Elderly abuse

Vancouver, WA Viewed 41 times. Posted 28 days ago in Elder Law
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I asked the question about the son stealing 30,000.00 From his father isn't that concidered some type of elderly abuse or because it is his son it doesn't matter? I can't believe he is only going to get slapped on the hand...will he have a felony on his record?
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Shawn B Alexander

Shawn B Alexander

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This attorney is licensed in Washington. Posted 27 days ago. Flag as objectionable
If he pleads or is found guilty there will be a felony on his record and his conditions of release should include repayment.
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Jonathan William Milstein

Jonathan William Milstein

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This attorney is licensed in Washington. Posted 26 days ago. Flag as objectionable
Your question is not 100% clear, but there are statutes that govern vulnerable adults. If the father is considered a vulnerable adult, then the consequences of the son's actions may be more severe.
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Matthew M Luedke

Matthew M Luedke

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This attorney is licensed in Washington. Posted 24 days ago. Flag as objectionable
Stealing is stealing. This scenario is not too uncommon, sadly. If you steal from me, I am going to report you to the police and you will have to defend your actions in court.

The sad part is that often vulnerable adults are unable to report a theft or are no longer savvy enough to understand that someone has taken advantage of them. Usually this process starts with a report to Adult Protective Services. If they make a finding that the father is a vulnerable adult and another has misappropriated money of the Vulenerable Adult, they will turn the file over to the police department to investigate. APS has a very good working relationship with the police department. If you are concerned, call APS.
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