Riverside County Criminal Defense in Elder Abuse and Neglect Cases
If you are convicted of elder abuse or neglect, there can be serious legal, social, and economic consequences in your future. You need an aggressive, strategic, and meticulous criminal defense attorney who will stand by your side as you go through the judicial process. Attorney Natalie Reich can help you navigate the often stressful, confusing, and scary process after arrest while working diligently to examine the evidence and build the most effective defense possible.
If you are facing elder abuse or neglect charges in Riverside County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, or Los Angeles, call Natalie Reich Law to request a FREE consultation. Don’t face charges alone- call Attorney Reich- available to answer your call 24/7.
What Constitutes Criminal Elder Abuse or Neglect
Elder abuse charges can be either misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances, evidence, and severity of the crime.
Charges of elder abuse and neglect may include:
- Abandonment- desertion or forsaking by the caregiver
- Emotional abuse- yelling, threatening, intimidating, ignoring
- Financial abuse- theft, misuse of funds, or fraud
- Isolation- preventing the elder victim from receiving visits, mail, phone call
- Mental suffering- verbal assault, threats, or instilling fear
- Neglect- failure to provide shelter, food, clothing, and personal or healthcare
- Physical abuse- assault, battery, over-medicating
- Sexual abuse- unwanted sexual act, sexual exploitation, or forced viewing of pornography
Elder Abuse and Neglect Case Conviction Penalties and Consequences
Charges in elder abuse or neglect cases will result in consequences based on the victim’s injuries, the defendant’s criminal history, the nature of the abuse, and the victim’s opinion of the defendant.
Misdemeanor charges can result in up to 12 months in jail, probation, restitution, and fines, while felony conviction can result in up to 4 years in prison along with probation, restitution, and fines.
Defenses Against Elder Abuse and Neglect Charges
Based on a diligent and thorough review of evidence, witness interviews, police reports, and circumstances, your defense attorney will determine the best strategy for defense.
Defenses in elder abuse and neglect cases include but may not be limited to:
- Lack of intent
- Act was not willfully or criminally negligent
- Lack of knowledge that victim was 65 years old or older
- Victim was not at least 65 years old
- Self-defense or defense of another
Call Attorney Natalie Reich for Criminal Defense in Riverside County
Attorney Natalie Reich gives you the voice you need when facing charges. If you are charged with elder abuse and neglect in Riverside County or the surrounding areas, do not fight those charges alone. Choose an elder abuse and neglect attorney who answers your call 24/7, so you don’t have to wait for the defense you need. Call Natalie Reich Law now. Request your FREE consultation from Attorney Natalie Reich when facing elder abuse or neglect charges.
