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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Any person convicted of exploiting an elder person as provided under this chapter shall be punished as follows:
(1) If the funds, assets, or property involved in the exploitation of the elder person are valued at less than five hundred dollars ($500), the person shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than five (5) years or by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or both.
(2) If the funds, assets, or property involved in the exploitation of the elder person are valued at five hundred dollars ($500) or more, but less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), the person shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than fifteen (15) years or by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or both.
(3) If the funds, assets, or property involved in the exploitation of the elder person are valued at one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more, the person shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) years or by a fine of not more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 11. Criminal Offenses § 11-68-3. Penalties for violations - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-11-criminal-offenses/ri-gen-laws-sect-11-68-3/
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