Elder Abuse Charges - Arizona Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
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If you or a loved one has been charged with elder abuse in Arizona, it's imperative that you find an experienced attorney to contest the charges. Elder abuse is a serious crime, and a conviction can mean spending time behind bars and the rest of your life looking over your shoulder. Reporting a conviction on job applications can be daunting, which is why you want Paul Ramos in your corner, working tirelessly to prevent the unthinkable from happening.
Types of Arizona Elder Abuse Charges
Elder abuse charges in Arizona are often brought as a result of investigations by Adult Protective Services, which follows up on tips and reports gathered from an complaint website and elder abuse hotline. Elder abuse, which falls under laws prohibiting abuse of vulnerable adults, includes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect and the improper use of a vulnerable person's financial resources.
The felony classification of elder abuse varies depending upon the circumstances. For example, if the abuse was likely to lead to serious injury or death, it can be classified as a class 2 felony if committed intentionally or knowingly, a class 3 felony if done recklessly, and a class 4 felony if committed with criminal negligence. In other circumstances, the charges can be a class 4 felony for intentionality, a class 5 felony for recklessness, and a class 6 felony for criminal negligence. Depending on the class, prison sentences can range from a year to a dozen years.