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Elder/Older Adult Abuse

11 Delaware Code section 1105 Crime against a vulnerable adult

 31 Delaware Code sections 3902 and 3913 Adult Protective Services – Definitions and Violations

 

Alternate Charges

Please note that the following are possible alternatives to a charge of elder or older adult abuse, and their applicability may vary depending on the specific laws of each state. Additionally, the terms used in state statutes may differ. This list is not comprehensive and is intended solely to encourage the exploration of other relevant laws.

Physical Abuse: assault and battery; homicide and related; kidnapping; domestic abuse

Sexual Abuse: assault and battery; sexual abuse; lascivious conduct; indecent exposure; domestic abuse; trafficking

Emotional/Psychological Abuse: harassment; stalking; hate crimes; eavesdropping

Financial Exploitation: embezzlement; forgery; theft and related; fraud; identify theft; burglary and robbery; money laundering; RICO; trafficking; unauthorized use of property

Neglect: homicide and related; endangerment; false imprisonment

 

Elder/Older Adult Abuse - Protective Orders

31 Delaware Code sections 3905-3908 Protective services

 

Suspected Financial Exploitation - Transaction Holds

31 Delaware Code section 3910(c)-(f) Financial Institutions

6 Delaware Code section 73-307 Broker-Dealers