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Can you summarize Tex. Penal Section 32.53?
OTHER DECEPTIVE PRACTICES > EXPLOITATION OF CHILD, ELDERLY INDIVIDUAL, OR DISABLED INDIVIDUAL.
Short Summary
This section of the Texas Penal Code governs the exploitation of child, elderly individuals, or disabled individuals. It defines ’exploitation’ as the illegal or improper use of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual or their resources for monetary or personal benefit. The offense is committed when a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes the exploitation. The offense is considered a felony of the third degree. It is important to note that a person may be prosecuted under both this section and another section of the code, and if convicted, the sentences shall run concurrently. Additionally, the attorney general has concurrent jurisdiction with the local prosecutor to prosecute offenses under this section involving the Medicaid program.
Whom does it apply to?
All individuals who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly cause the exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual
What does it govern?
Exploitation of child, elderly individual, or disabled individual
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Felony of the third degree
Jurisdiction
Texas