§ 11-68-2. Exploitation of an elder person.
(a) A person is guilty of exploitation of an elder person if that person:
(1) Knowingly, by deception or intimidation, obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain or
use, an elder person's funds, assets or property with the intent to temporarily or
permanently deprive the elder person of the use, benefit, or possession of the funds,
assets or property, or to benefit someone other than the elder person by a person
who:
(i) Stands in a position of trust and confidence with the elder person; or
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§ 11-68-2. Exploitation of an elder person.
(a) A person is guilty of exploitation of an elder person if that person:
(1) Knowingly, by deception or intimidation, obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain or
use, an elder person's funds, assets or property with the intent to temporarily or
permanently deprive the elder person of the use, benefit, or possession of the funds,
assets or property, or to benefit someone other than the elder person by a person
who:
(i) Stands in a position of trust and confidence with the elder person; or
(ii) Has a business relationship with the elder person; or
(2) Knowingly, by deception or intimidation, obtains or uses, endeavors to obtain or use,
or conspires with another to obtain or use an elder person's funds, assets, or property
with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the elder person of the use,
benefit, or possession of the funds, assets, or property, or to benefit someone other
than the elder person, by a person who knows or reasonably should know that the elder
person lacks the capacity to consent.
(b) Any person who shall exploit an elder person as defined in this chapter shall be guilty
of a felony.