Any abuse is a crime....
So when you hit your grandma or your disabled uncle.... you can go to prison.
Informing the authorties should be sufficient. You don't need to file charges or sign a complaint, just turn over your evidence or have your grandmother explain what happened. There is no excuse for "elder abuse" and it should not be ignored. Most communities have a police specialist that can help you with that problem. You are REQUIRED by Texas law to report suspectedelder abuse (abuse of persons aged 65 or older, or persons with disabilities). Failure to report is a crime, a class B misdemeanor punishable by confinement in jail for up to 180 days plus a possible fine up to $2000! Elder abuse is not limited to physical abuse; it also includes neglect and financial exploitation. Call 800-252-5400, the Department of Family and Protective Services' hotline. Adult Protective Service will investigate. For more information, go to: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adult_Protection/About_Adult_Protective_Services/
What happens when a parent file's false elder abuse charges on someone
Only 1 of every 13 cases of elder abuse are reported by physicians
yes
Elder abuse can take place anywhere, but the two main settings addressed by law are domestic settings, such as the elder's home or the caregiver's home, and institutional settings
verbal
Theres a cause for every action a child (or grown adult) takes. Chances are if your child is abusing you its something you do or neglect to do.
== == No elder, no crime. Read the statute your child is being charged with. If the prosecution cannot prove any part of it beyond a reasonable doubt, they have no case. You should look up any words in the statute that you are unfamiliar with to see what they mean in the eyes of the court. Your child should have a attorney; if you cannot afford one, one will be appointed for your child at no cost.=)
Avoiding isolation minimizes the likelihood that abuse will occur
1 in 7 cases involve physical abuse
Yes as long as the crime did not: Involve child abuse Sex crimes Place you on federal list that would ban you from being a medicare reimbursed provider Elder abuse Homicide or violent crimes
Yes