California · Penal Code

PEN §525: 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 i

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This statute directs courts to treat victimization of elders or dependent persons as an aggravating factor when sentencing felony convictions, potentially increasing the imposed prison term.

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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.

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