§ 11-68-2 - Exploitation of an elder. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 11-68-2

   § 11-68-2  Exploitation of an elder. –(a) A person is guilty of exploitation of an elder person if that person:

   (1) Knowingly, by deception or intimidation, obtains or uses,or endeavors to obtain or use, an elder person's funds, assets or property withthe intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the elder person of the use,benefit, or possession of the funds, assets or property, or to benefit someoneother than the elder person by a person who:

   (i) Stands in a position of trust and confidence with theelder person; or

   (ii) Has a business relationship with the elder person; or

   (2) Knowingly, by deception or intimidation, obtains or uses,endeavors to obtain or use, or conspires with another to obtain or use an elderperson's funds, assets, or property with the intent to temporarily orpermanently deprive the elder person of the use, benefit, or possession of thefunds, assets, or property, or to benefit someone other than the elder person,by a person who knows or reasonably should know that the elder person lacks thecapacity to consent.

   (b) Any person who shall exploit an elder person as definedin this chapter shall be guilty of a felony.