Delaware § 3913 - Violations.
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§ 3913. Violations.
(a) A person who knowingly or recklessly abuses, neglects, exploits, or mistreats an adult who is impaired is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
(b) A person who knowingly or recklessly exploits an adult who is impaired or an adult who is incapacitated by using the resources of the adult is guilty of the following:
(1) A class A misdemeanor if the value of the resources is less than $500.
(2) A class G felony if the value of the resources is $500 or more but less than $5,000.
(3) A class E felony if the value of the resources is $5,000 or more but less than $10,000.
(4) A class D felony if the value of the resources is $10,000 or more but less than $50,000.
(5) A class C felony if the value of the resources is $50,000 or more.
(6) A class C felony for each subsequent conviction under this subsection regardless of the amount of resources exploited.
(c) An individual who knowingly or recklessly abuses, neglects, exploits, or mistreats an adult who is impaired or an adult who is incapacitated and causes bodily harm, permanent disfigurement, or permanent disability is guilty of a class D felony. If the abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or exploitation results in death, the individual is guilty of a class A felony.
68 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 2; 72 Del. Laws, c. 89, §§ 4, 5; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 379; 84 Del. Laws, c. 529, § 14;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 3913
What does Delaware Code § 3913 cover?
Section 3913 ("Violations.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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