(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.
CREDIT(S)
(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.
