§ 22-936. Penalties.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) A person who commits the offense of criminal abuse or criminal neglect of a vulnerable person shall be subject to a fine of up to $1000, imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both.

(b) A person who commits the offense of criminal abuse or criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult which causes serious bodily injury or severe mental distress shall be subject to a fine of up to $100,000, imprisoned up to 10 years, or both.

(c) A person who commits the offense of criminal abuse or criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult which causes permanent bodily harm or death shall be subject to a fine of up to $250,000, imprisoned up to 20 years, or both.

                
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(June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 206, 47 DCR 7039.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 13-301, see notes following § 22-931.