Elder Abuse Charges & Elder Abuse Criminal Defense Riverside

It is not unusual for individuals to be accused of elder abuse; often times, flimsy evidence such as questionable financial records and false accusations made by jealous relatives or family members lead to suspicion of abuse. If you have been charged with this criminal offense, it is important that you consult with a skilled Riverside elder abuse defense lawyer. For more than two decades, Stephen R. Brodsky has successfully defended clients, helping them avoid time behind bars and a criminal record.

Those who are elderly are often not clear minded, meaning they can be persuaded by other people that they are being abused in some way, even though they are not. You may be totally innocent, or the victim of wrongful accusations. Whatever the reason, elder abuse attorneys in Riverside will work to prove your innocence and have the charges against you dismissed when possible. Facing the penalties associated with this crime is not pleasant; the stigma that will forever surround you, along with fines and other penalties, are punishments that you do not want to be subjected to when at all possible.

There are various types of elder abuse you may be charged with. Abuse does not necessarily mean that you inflicted physical injury upon an elderly person. Emotional abuse, neglect and endangerment, and financial fraud are other forms of elder abuse. Due to the nature and complexity of the laws in this area where it is often difficult to determine who is making the accusations and whether they are founded, it is to your benefit to consult with a trusted Riverside elder abuse defense lawyer with experience in handling these complex cases.

Typically, those charged with elder abuse are caregivers or family members, individuals who have close and frequent contact with the elderly person. This criminal offense is on the rise, and occurs in every economic, ethnic and social background. Elders have special legal protection in California due to the fact that dependent adults are often physically or mentally impaired, confused, or on medication, which puts them at an increased risk of abuse.

In order to prove your guilt, a prosecutor must demonstrate that you were negligent, or that you willfully subjected an elderly person to mental suffering or pain that was unjustified, or allowed another individual to do so. He or she must also prove that your conduct took place under circumstances in which the elderly person was likely to sustain great bodily injury or die, and that you knew that the alleged victim was an elderly person, or should have had a reasonable idea that he/she was an elder. These are the circumstances under which a prosecutor must prove felony elder abuse.

If convicted on charges of felony elder abuse in Riverside, the penalties you will face include formal probation, up to $10,000 in fines, restitution, counseling and 2 to 4 years in the California State prison. This prison time increases if you are charged with a strike under California's Three Strikes Law, and the victim suffers great bodily injury or death. If you are charged with a misdemeanor, the penalties will be less severe, although still harsh.

At the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky, our Riverside elder abuse attorneys are dedicated to providing unparalleled legal representation to our clients. Those who have been accused of or arrested for elder abuse are invited to contact us today for a free consultation. When your rights and freedom are at stake, always choose a lawyer who is skilled, experienced and dedicated to securing a positive outcome. Contact us online today for your free phone consultation...it’s 100 percent confidential.

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