“Penal Code 368 makes it a crime to inflict physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, endangerment or financial fraud on a victim 65 years of age or older. The crime is usually charged against caregivers, but can also be charged against anyone who commits these sorts of offenses against a senior citizen victim.”

The subject of elder abuse holds a highly sensitive meaning for the citizens, especially in the State of California. With that, there are several cases and a dwelling chance that the individual is wrongly accused of elder abuse based on grave misunderstandings. To avoid wrongful accusations, this law comes into action with its supporting clauses. When a person is accused of elder abuse, he or she is being accused of abuse in terms of physical, emotional, financial fraud or/and endangerment status to a person aged 65 years or older.

If you are proven guilty of committing an elder abuse crime against a person aged 65 years or older, then you will be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. If the abuse is physical, a misdemeanor is charged. For elder abuse that is associated with emotional, financial fraud, or endangerment, conditions may vary according to the scenario and the previous criminal history of the accused.