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Abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties in Florida
Abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 825.102. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 825.102.
What is the penalty for abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult (no great bodily harm) — A person knowingly or willfully abuses an elderly person or disabled adult without causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult (no great bodily harm) — A person knowingly or willfully abuses an elderly person or disabled adult without causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult — A person commits aggravated battery, willfully tortures/maliciously punishes/unlawfully cages, or knowingly/willfully abuses causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to an elderly person or disabled adult.; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult — A person commits aggravated battery, willfully tortures/maliciously punishes/unlawfully cages, or knowingly/willfully abuses causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to an elderly person or disabled adult.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult (causing great bodily harm) — A person willfully or by culpable negligence neglects an elderly person or disabled adult and causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult (causing great bodily harm) — A person willfully or by culpable negligence neglects an elderly person or disabled adult and causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult (no great bodily harm) — A person willfully or by culpable negligence neglects an elderly person or disabled adult without causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult (no great bodily harm) — A person willfully or by culpable negligence neglects an elderly person or disabled adult without causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult (no great bodily harm) | Felony of the Third Degree | A person knowingly or willfully abuses an elderly person or disabled adult without causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement. | Fla. Stat. § 825.102(1) |
| Aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult | Felony of the First Degree | A person commits aggravated battery, willfully tortures/maliciously punishes/unlawfully cages, or knowingly/willfully abuses causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to an elderly person or disabled adult. | Fla. Stat. § 825.102(2) |
| Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult (causing great bodily harm) | Felony of the Second Degree | A person willfully or by culpable negligence neglects an elderly person or disabled adult and causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement. | Fla. Stat. § 825.102(3)(b) |
| Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult (no great bodily harm) | Felony of the Third Degree | A person willfully or by culpable negligence neglects an elderly person or disabled adult without causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement. | Fla. Stat. § 825.102(3)(c) |
Common questions about abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties in Florida
Is abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties ranges from a Felony of the Third Degree to a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 825.102.
Abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult (no great bodily harm): Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 825.102(1)) · Aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 825.102(2)) · Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult (causing great bodily harm): Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 825.102(3)(b)) · Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult (no great bodily harm): Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 825.102(3)(c))
What are the penalties for abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties in Florida?
Penalties for abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Third Degree up to a Felony of the First Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties?
Abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 825.102 (Abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult; penalties).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.