Elder Law.SB 366--Elderly Persons & Disabled Adults / Abuse & Neglect This bill reclassifies the offense of aggravated ag·gra·vate tr.v. ag·gra·vat·ed, ag·gra·vat·ing, ag·gra·vates 1. To make worse or more troublesome. 2. To rouse to exasperation or anger; provoke. See Synonyms at annoy. abuse of an elderly or disabled person within s. 825.102(2), F.S., from a second degree felony Ask a Lawyer Question Country: United States of America State: Colorado I am being charged we second degree felony assault, the man who is accusing me grabbed my girlfriend and threw her across the lobby of my apartment, we then to a first degree felony--having the effect of increasing the maximum sentence for the offense from 15 years in prison to 30 years. The bill also requires certified See certification. law enforcement personnel to receive training in the identification and investigation of elder abuse Elder Abuse Definition Elder abuse is a general term used to describe harmful acts toward an elderly adult, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect, including self-neglect. and neglect. Subject to the Governor's veto powers, the effective date of this bill is July 1, 2008. |
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