Upon conviction of a felony violation under this chapter, the fact that the victim was an elder or dependent person, as defined in Section 288, shall be considered a circumstance in aggravation when imposing a term under subdivision (b) of Section 1170.

(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 823, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2005.)

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Terms Used In California Penal Code 525

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7
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