19-year-old Faces Jail Time for Elder Abuse
The face of an attacker can come in many forms. No matter how young or vulnerable you perceive them to be. In Oahu, Hawaii the grand jury has just indicted a 19-year-old man for elder abuse. In 2011 the man had entered the elderly man’s home three times. He is currently accused of verbally threatening the man once and leaving behind a threatening note on another occasion.
A new law that has been implemented has increased the penalties for crimes against victims of domestic abuse and senior citizens. . These charges are a maximum of ten years for a Class B felony and five years for the Class C felony. The elderly man already had a restraining order against the attacker from the previous two offenses. The attacker stole many valuable items from the man's home.
It is unfortunate that this elderly man was taken advantage of regardless of the extra precautions he tried to take. This elderly man was harassed for years by the same individual and did not receive justice until the man was caught. It is lucky that the man escaped without being killed. If this man had a caretaker who left him unattended and he was attacked, the caretaker could be held responsible for his negligence. The charges brought on by police also do not factor in how much emotional damage this may have caused the elderly man with all the years of harassment and scare tactics. The elderly are more susceptible to these types of heartless criminals because of their vulnerability and physical impairments. If your loved one is being harassed by anyone or was neglected by a caretaker, then consulting a professional my be the best way to seek justice.
