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Can you summarize ALCA 38-9-7?
PROTECTION OF AGED ADULTS OR ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY. > Violations; penalties.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Code of Alabama, governs the protection of aged adults or adults with a disability. It prohibits any person from abusing, neglecting, exploiting, or emotionally abusing a protected person. The document specifies different penalties based on the severity and intent of the abuse or neglect. Intentional abuse or neglect causing serious physical injury is a Class B felony, while reckless abuse or neglect causing serious physical injury is a Class C felony. Intentional abuse or neglect causing physical injury is a Class C felony, and reckless abuse or neglect causing physical injury is a Class A misdemeanor. Emotional abuse is a Class A misdemeanor. Exploitation exceeding $100 is a Class C felony, while exploitation not exceeding $100 is a Class A misdemeanor. The document also clarifies that if a violation of this section is also a violation of any other Alabama criminal statute, a conviction or acquittal under either statute bars prosecution under the remaining statute.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who abuses, neglects, exploits, or emotionally abuses a protected person
What does it govern?
Protection of aged adults or adults with a disability
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Class B felony for intentional abuse or neglect causing serious physical injury, Class C felony for reckless abuse or neglect causing serious physical injury, Class C felony for intentional abuse or neglect causing physical injury, Class A misdemeanor for reckless abuse or neglect causing physical injury, Class A misdemeanor for emotional abuse, Class C felony for exploitation exceeding $100, Class A misdemeanor for exploitation not exceeding $100
Jurisdiction
Alabama