Violations, criminal penalties

34 V.I.C. § 470b — under The Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act.

34 V.I.C. § 470b

(a) It is unlawful for any person to financially exploit an older or a dependent adult.

(b) Any person who financially exploits an older or a dependent adult is guilty of:(1) a misdemeanor if the value of the property is less than $500 punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or by payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both;(2) a felony if the value of the property is $500 or more punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years or by payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both;

(1) a misdemeanor if the value of the property is less than $500 punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or by payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both;

(2) a felony if the value of the property is $500 or more punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years or by payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both;

(c) If a person who stands in a position of trust and confidence with the older or dependent adult commits the crime of financial exploitation, that person is guilty of:(1) a misdemeanor, if the value of the property is less than $100, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or by payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both; or(2) a felony if the value of the property is $100 or more, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 15 years or by payment of a fine of not more than $15,000, or both.

(1) a misdemeanor, if the value of the property is less than $100, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or by payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both; or

(2) a felony if the value of the property is $100 or more, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 15 years or by payment of a fine of not more than $15,000, or both.

(d) Any person convicted of the financial exploitation of an older or a dependent adult shall pay restitution.