Bernau v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “(a) Misrepresenting or concealing a material fact relating to: 1. Services rendered, disposition of property, or use of property, when such services or property are intended to benefit an elderly person or disabled adult; 2. Terms of a contract or agreement entered into with an elderly person or disabled adult; or 3.An existing or preexisting condition of any property involved in a contract or agreement entered into with an elderly person or disabled adult; or (b) Using any misrepresentation, false pretense, or false promise in order to induce, encourage, or solicit an elderly person or disabled adult to enter into a contract or agreement.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Guarscio v. State

2. “(1) “Exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult” means: (a) Knowingly, by deception or intimidation, obtaining or using, or endeavoring to obtain or use, an elderly person’s or disabled adult’s funds, assets, or property with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the elderly person or disabled adult of the use, benefit, or possession of the funds, assets, or property, or to benefit someone other than the elderly person or disabled adult, by a person who: 1.Stands in a position of trust and confidence with the elderly person or disabled adult....”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Guarscio v. State