Ark. Code Ann. § 5-29-205: Exploitation of a vulnerable person

(a) A person commits exploitation of a vulnerable person if, being a healthcare provider or caregiver, he or she exploits a vulnerable person under his or her care or to whom he or she has access due to his or her position as a healthcare provider or caregiver. (b) Exploitation of a vulnerable person is a: (1) Class B felony if the value of the exploited assets is two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or more; (2) Class C felony if the value of the exploited assets is more than two hundred dollars ($200) but less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500); or (3) Class A misdemeanor if the value of the exploited assets is two hundred dollars ($200) or less. Added by Act 2023, No. 783,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) A person commits exploitation of a vulnerable person if, being a healthcare provider or caregiver, he or she exploits a vulnerable person under his or her care or to whom he or she has access due to his or her position as a healthcare provider or caregiver.

(b) Exploitation of a vulnerable person is a: (1) Class B felony if the value of the exploited assets is two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or more; (2) Class C felony if the value of the exploited assets is more than two hundred dollars ($200) but less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500); or (3) Class A misdemeanor if the value of the exploited assets is two hundred dollars ($200) or less.

(1) Class B felony if the value of the exploited assets is two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or more;

(2) Class C felony if the value of the exploited assets is more than two hundred dollars ($200) but less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500); or

(3) Class A misdemeanor if the value of the exploited assets is two hundred dollars ($200) or less.