Offense of Aggravated Abuse of Elderly or Vulnerable Adult

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  6. Offense of Aggravated Abuse of Elderly or Vulnerable Adult

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  1. A person commits the offense of aggravated abuse of an elderly or vulnerable adult who knowingly commits abuse pursuant to § 39-15-510, and:
    1. The act results in serious psychological injury or serious physical harm;
    2. A deadly weapon is used to accomplish the act or the abuse involves strangulation as defined in § 39-13-102; or
    3. The abuse results in serious bodily injury.
  2. A violation of subdivision (a)(1) is a Class C felony.
  3. A violation of subdivision (a)(2) or (a)(3) is a Class B felony.


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