[vivenne]

There needs to be a relationship is my interpretation. A random criminal act, IMHO, would not qualify for elder abuse. Something is a little off with this charge.

[Louis Foxwell]

If elder abuse is defined as assaulting someone over the age of 65 then I guess this qualifies. If it is defined as the abuse of a person with limited capacity for self defense based on their age and infirmity that is another matter.

[NautiNurse]

The DOJ and OJP say elder abuse may be perpetrated upon persons over the age of 65 by strangers.

What source do you cite which requires a relationship for elder abuse?

[bert]

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[Alberta's Child]

I think you’re on to something. The dictionary definition of elder abuse includes the provision that the abuse occurs “within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust.”

That sure as hell wouldn’t apply to a random break-in and assault.

[Alberta's Child]

I think the CA statutes related to “elder abuse” do NOT require the perpetrator to have a relationship with the victim. However, the fact that the crimes apply in cases where the victim is over the age of 65 would seem to suggest that the perpetrator must know the victim. Otherwise, the prosecutor is left with the burden of proving that the perpetrator knew the victim’s age beforehand.