Tennessee Code 39-15-510 – Offense of abuse of elderly or vulnerable adult
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class D felony | 2 to 12 years | up to $5,000 |
| class E felony | 1 to 6 years | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 39-15-510
- Abuse: means the infliction of physical harm. See Tennessee Code 39-15-501
- Elderly adult: means a person seventy (70) years of age or older. See Tennessee Code 39-15-501
- Person: includes the singular and the plural and means and includes any individual, firm, partnership, copartnership, association, corporation, governmental subdivision or agency, or other organization or other legal entity, or any agent or servant thereof. See Tennessee Code 39-11-106
- Vulnerable adult: means a person eighteen (18) years of age or older who, because of intellectual disability or physical dysfunction, is unable to fully manage the person's own resources, carry out all or a portion of the activities of daily living, or fully protect against neglect, exploitation, or hazardous or abusive situations without assistance from others. See Tennessee Code 39-15-501