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California Elder Abuse Laws | PC 368

February 6, 2024
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Paul Wallin
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California Elder Abuse Laws | PC 368 In California, elder abuse is a serious offense and is primarily governed by Penal Code 368 PC. This legislation not only covers physical harm inflicted on individuals aged 65 and older, but also includes financial abuse, neglect, and emotional harm, whether intentional or resulting from negligence. Elder abuse […]

What is Elder Abuse in Newport Beach? - PC 368

October 20, 2017

Paul Wallin
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What is Elder Abuse in Newport Beach? - PC 368 Elder abuse is a growing issue in Orange County. The number of abuse reports increased 46 percent from 2002 to 2012. In 2011, Orange County Adult Protective Services received 7,238 reports of abuse with 72 percent for seniors 65 or older.1 Many years ago, legislators […]

Financial Elder Abuse Using the Internet (PC 368)

July 7, 2017

Paul Wallin
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Financial Elder Abuse Using the Internet (PC 368) If you have an email account, you’ve most likely received a message that says for a small processing fee, a bank in Nigeria will help you collect the vast inheritance left to you by a distant relative that you never knew existed. Scams like this continue to […]

The Crime of Financial Elder Abuse

July 28, 2016

Paul Wallin
Crime of Financial Elder Abuse
The Crime of Financial Elder Abuse When you hear or read the phrase “elder abuse,” you likely think of a physical attack or neglect against a senior citizen. While violence is one type of abuse, it is only one of many different behaviors that can lead to a criminal charge for elder abuse. What many […]

Additional Penalties for Crimes against Elderly or Disabled Persons

April 13, 2015

Paul Wallin
Additional Penalties for Crimes against Elderly or Disabled Persons If you commit certain crimes against elderly or disabled persons, you may face additional penalties in California. California law recognizes that because elderly and dependent victims are particularly vulnerable, additional protections and harsher penalties are needed to prevent crimes from happening to them. Battery (PC 242) […]

Punishment for Elder Abuse in California (California Penal Code Section 368)

August 27, 2014

Paul Wallin
Punishment for Elder Abuse in California (California Penal Code Section 368) Covered under California Penal Code Section 368, elder abuse is a crime in California. Elder abuse is considered a “wobbler” offense, which means that you could be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the specifics of the case. PC 368 is […]

Sexual Exploitation of a Senior May Be Prosecuted as a Registerable Sex Crime (PC 243.4, 289, 368)

January 9, 2014

Paul Wallin
Sexual Exploitation of a Senior May Be Prosecuted as a Registerable Sex Crime (PC 243.4, 289, 368) California law prohibits all kinds of sexual abuse, particularly against vulnerable people such as the elderly and dependent adults. Sexual exploitation of a senior can lead to serious consequences. A recent story out of Orange County illustrates the […]

I am Facing Charges of Elder Abuse – PC 368

May 17, 2013

Paul Wallin
I am Facing Charges of Elder Abuse – PC 368 As with all other vulnerable populations, California severely punishes crimes against elders and dependent adults. An elder is anyone who is at least 65 years of age. A dependent adult is anyone who is between 18 and 64 years old and has physical or mental […]

Defenses to Elder Abuse in California– PC 368

April 5, 2013

Paul Wallin
Defenses to Elder Abuse in California– PC 368 California takes elder abuse charges very seriously. If you are convicted for elder abuse under California Penal Code section 368, you could be facing jail time. For this reason, it is important that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to assist you in your elder abuse […]

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