A person guilty of elderly abuse crimes can be charged with a gross misdemeanor if it’s their first conviction. The penalties they face can be up to 12 months in prison or $2,000 in fines. The judge may also make the defendant pay compensation to the victim as a part of their sentence.
If the victim suffered substantial physical harm or mental harm, then the penalties are more serious. Even if it’s the first conviction. These crimes may be charged as a category B felony in the state of Nevada.
If the person accused of elder abuse has a prior conviction for the same crime, they can also be charged as a category B felony.