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DC Code § 22-801 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 8 - Burglary|§ 22-801. Definition and penalty

(a) Whoever shall, either in the nighttime or in the daytime, break and enter, or enter without breaking, any dwelling, or room used as a sleeping apartment in any building, with intent to break and carry away any part thereof, or any fixture or other thing attached to or connected thereto or to commit any criminal offense, shall, if any person is in any part of such dwelling or sleeping apartment at the time of such breaking and entering, or entering without breaking, be guilty of burglary in the first degree. Burglary in the first degree shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 5 years nor more than 30 years. (b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, whoever shall, either in the night or in the daytime, break and enter, or enter without breaking, any dwelling, bank, store, warehouse, shop, stable, or other building or any apartment or room, whether at the time occupied or not, or any steamboat, canalboat, vessel, or other watercraft, or railroad car, or any yard where any lumber, coal, or other goods or chattels are deposited and kept for the purpose of trade, with intent to break and carry away any part thereof or any fixture or other thing attached to or connected with the same, or to commit any criminal offense, shall be guilty of burglary in the second degree. Burglary in the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 2 years nor more than 15 years. (c) In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.  (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1323, ch. 854, § 823; Dec. 27, 1967, 81 Stat. 736, Pub. L. 90-226, title VI, § 602; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 303(l), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-1801. 1973 Ed., § 22-1801. Section References This section is referenced in § 11-502, § 22-4001, § 23-546, and § 24-112. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 added (c). Cross References Firearm possession, additional, see § 22-4502. Theft, see § 22-3211. Unlawful entry, see § 22-3302. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 303(l) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 22-861 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 8C - Protection of Police Animals|§ 22-861. Harassing, interfering with, injuring, or obstructing a police animal

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term: (1) “Police animal” means a dog, horse, or other animal used by a law enforcement agency, correctional facility, police department, fire department, or search and rescue unit or agency for the purpose of aiding in the detection of criminal activity, enforcement of laws, apprehension of criminal offenders, or search and rescue efforts, whether or not the dog, horse, or other animal is engaged in the performance of its official duties when a violation of this section occurs. (2) “Significant bodily injury” means an injury that requires hospitalization or immediate medical attention. (b)(1) Any person who intentionally and without justifiable and excusable cause, harasses, interferes with, injures, or obstructs a police animal when he or she has reason to believe the animal is a police animal shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be imprisoned not more than 180 days or fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or both. (2) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this section and causes significant bodily injury to, or the death of, a police animal shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be imprisoned not more than 10 years, or fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or both. (3) The penalties set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall also apply to an owner or keeper of a dog or other animal who intentionally and without justifiable and excusable cause fails to restrain the dog or animal from attacking a police animal when the owner or keeper has reason to believe the animal is a police animal.  (Apr. 24, 2015, D.C. Law 20-242, § 2, 61 DCR 8312.)
DC Code § 22-901 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 9 - Commercial Counterfeiting|§ 22-901. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Counterfeit mark” means: (A) Any unauthorized reproduction or copy of intellectual property; or (B) Intellectual property affixed to any item knowingly sold, offered for sale, manufactured, or distributed, or identifying services offered or rendered, without the authority of the owner of the intellectual property. (2) “Intellectual property” means any trademark, service mark, trade name, label, term, picture, seal, word, or advertisement or any combination of these adopted or used by a person to identify such person’s goods or services and which is lawfully filed for record in the Office of the Secretary of State of any state or which the exclusive right to reproduce is guaranteed under the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia. (3) “Retail value” means the counterfeiter’s regular selling price for the item or service bearing or identified by the counterfeit mark. In the case of items bearing a counterfeit mark which are components of a finished product, the retail value shall be the counterfeiter’s regular selling price of the finished product on or in which the component would be utilized.  (June 3, 1997, D.C. Law 11-271, § 2, 43 DCR 4585.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-751.
DC Code § 22-931 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 9A - Abuse, Negelct, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons|§ 22-931. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and the Elderly Act of 2000”.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 201, 47 DCR 7039; Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(a), 63 DCR 10733; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 302(a), 68 DCR 001034.)
DC Code § 22-932 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 9A - Abuse, Negelct, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons|§ 22-932. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Attorney General" means the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. (2) "Court" means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (3) "Elderly person" means a person who is 65 years of age or older. (3A) "Undue influence" means mental, emotional, or physical coercion that overcomes the free will or judgment of a vulnerable adult or elderly person and causes the vulnerable adult or elderly person to act in a manner that is inconsistent with the vulnerable adult or elderly person's financial, emotional, mental, or physical well-being. (4) "United States Attorney" means the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. (5) "Vulnerable adult" means a person who is 18 years of age or older and has one or more physical or mental limitations that substantially impair the person's ability to independently provide for his or her daily needs or safeguard his or her person, property, or legal interests.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 202, 47 DCR 7039; Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(b), 63 DCR 10733; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 302(b), 68 DCR 001034.)
DC Code § 22-933 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 9A - Abuse, Negelct, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons|§ 22-933. Criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult or elderly person

A person is guilty of criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult or elderly person if that person intentionally or knowingly: (1) Inflicts or threatens to inflict physical pain or injury by hitting, slapping, kicking, pinching, biting, pulling hair or other corporal means; (2) Uses repeated or malicious oral or written statements that would be considered by a reasonable person to be harassing or threatening; or (3) Imposes unreasonable confinement or involuntary seclusion, including but not limited to, the forced separation from other persons against his or her will or the directions of any legal representative.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 203, 47 DCR 7039; Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(c), 63 DCR 10733.)
DC Code § 22-933.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 9A - Abuse, Negelct, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons|§ 22-933.01. Financial exploitation of a vulnerabl adult or elderly person

(a) A person is guilty of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person if the person intentionally and knowingly: (1) Uses deception, intimidation, or undue influence to obtain the property, including money, of a vulnerable adult or elderly person, with the intent to deprive the vulnerable adult or elderly person of the property or use it for the advantage of anyone other than the vulnerable adult or elderly person; (2) Uses deception, intimidation, or undue influence to cause the vulnerable adult or elderly person to assume a legal obligation on behalf of, or for the benefit of, anyone other than the vulnerable adult or elderly person; or (3) Violates any provision of law proscribing theft, extortion, forgery, fraud, or identity theft against the vulnerable adult or elderly person, so long as the offense was undertaken to obtain the property, including money, of a vulnerable adult or elderly person, or to cause the vulnerable adult or elderly person to assume a legal obligation on behalf of, or for the benefit of, anyone other than the vulnerable adult or elderly person. (b) It is an affirmative defense that the accused knew or reasonably believed the victim was not a vulnerable adult or elderly person at the time of the offense, or could not have known or determined that the victim was a vulnerable adult or elderly person because of the manner in which the offense was committed. This defense shall be established by a preponderance of the evidence. (c) Repealed.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 203a; as added Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(d), 63 DCR 10733; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 302(c), 68 DCR 001034.)
DC Code § 22-934 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 9A - Abuse, Negelct, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons|§ 22-934. Criminal negligence

A person who knowingly, willfully or through a wanton, reckless or willful indifference fails to discharge a duty to provide care and services necessary to maintain the physical and mental health of a vulnerable adult or elderly person, including but not limited to providing adequate food, clothing, medicine, shelter, supervision and medical services, that a reasonable person would deem essential for the well-being of the vulnerable adult or elderly person is guilty of criminal negligence.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 204, 47 DCR 7039; Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(e), 63 DCR 10733.)
DC Code § 22-935 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 9A - Abuse, Negelct, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons|§ 22-935. Exception

A person shall not be considered to commit an offense of abuse or neglect under this chapter for the sole reason that he provides or permits to be provided treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone in accordance with a religious method of healing, in lieu of medical treatment, to the vulnerable adult or elderly person to whom he has a duty of care with the express consent or in accordance with the practice of the vulnerable adult or elderly person.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 205, 47 DCR 7039; Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(f), 63 DCR 10733.)
DC Code § 22-936 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 9A - Abuse, Negelct, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons|§ 22-936. Penalties

(a) A person who commits the offense of criminal abuse or criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult or elderly person shall be subject to a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both. (b) A person who commits the offense of criminal abuse or criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult or elderly person which causes serious bodily injury or severe mental distress shall be subject to a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned up to 10 years, or both. (c) A person who commits the offense of criminal abuse or criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult or elderly person which causes permanent bodily harm or death shall be subject to a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned up to 20 years, or both.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 206, 47 DCR 7039; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 208, 60 DCR 2064; Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(g), 63 DCR 10733.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 16-801 and § 22-951. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01” for “up to $1,000” in (a), for “up to $100,000” in (b), and for “up to $250,000” in (c). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 208 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 22-936.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 9A - Abuse, Negelct, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons|§ 22-936.01. Criminal penalties for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person

(a) Any person who commits the offense of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person in violation of § 22-933.01 shall be subject to the following criminal penalties: (1) When the value of the property or legal obligation is $1,000 or more, a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both. (2) When the property or legal obligation has some value, a fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or imprisonment for not more than 180 days, or both. (3) In addition to the penalties set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a person shall make restitution, before the payment of any fines or civil penalties. (b) A person convicted of a violation of § 22-933.01 who has 2 or more prior convictions for violating § 22-933.01, not committed on the same occasion, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 206a; as added Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(h), 63 DCR 10733.)
DC Code § 22-937 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 9A - Abuse, Negelct, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons|§ 22-937. Civil penalties for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Attorney General has reason to believe that any person has violated, or intends to violate, § 22-933.01(a), the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the Court, in the name of the District, to seek any of the following: (1) A temporary or permanent injunction; (2) Restitution of money or property; (3) The cost of the action, including reasonable attorney's fees; (4)(A) Revocation of all permits, licenses, registrations, or certifications issued by the District authorizing the person to provide services to vulnerable adults or elderly persons. (B) Such a revocation shall be effective upon the issuance of the Court's judgment, and the person shall not be entitled to a hearing with the relevant licensing board or agency; (5) Civil penalties of not more than $10,000 per violation; and (6) Any other relief the Court considers just. (b) In an action under this section: (1) A related criminal proceeding need not have been initiated, nor judgment secured, prior to bringing the action; (2) The Attorney General shall not be required to prove damages; and (3) The burden of proof shall be by a preponderance of the evidence.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 207; as added Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(i), 63 DCR 10733; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-274, § 302(d), 68 DCR 001034.)
DC Code § 22-938 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 9A - Abuse, Negelct, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and Elderly Persons|§ 22-938. Injunctive relief and protections

(a) Whenever the Attorney General or the United States Attorney has reason to believe that a person has engaged in financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person in violation of § 22-933.01, the Attorney General or the United States Attorney may petition the court, which may be by ex-parte motion and without notice to the person, for one or more of the following: (1) A temporary restraining order; (2) A temporary injunction; (3) An order temporarily freezing the person's assets; or (4) Any other relief the court deems just. (b) The court may grant an ex-parte motion authorized by subsection (a) of this section without notice to the person against whom the injunction or order is sought if the court finds that facts offered in support of the motion establish that: (1) There is a substantial likelihood that the person committed financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person; (2) The harm that may result from the injunction or order is clearly outweighed by the risk of harm to the vulnerable adult or elderly person if the inunction or order is not issued; and (3) If the Attorney General or the United States Attorney has petitioned for an order temporarily freezing assets, the order is necessary to prevent dissipation of assets obtained in violation of § 22-933.01. (c)(1) An order temporarily freezing assets without notice to the person pursuant to subsections (a)(3) and (b) of this section shall expire on a date set by the court, not later than 14 days after the court issues the order unless, before that time, the court extends the order for good cause shown. (2) A person whose assets were temporarily frozen under paragraph (1) of this subsection may move to dissolve or modify the order after notice to the Attorney General for the United States Attorney. The court shall hear and decide the motion or application on an expedited basis. (d) The court may issue an order temporarily freezing the assets of the vulnerable adult or elderly person to prevent dissipation of assets; provided, that the court also appoints a receiver or conservator for those assets. The order shall allow for the use of assets to continue care for the vulnerable adult or elderly person, and can only be issued upon a showing that a temporary injunction or temporary restraining order authorized by this section would be insufficient to safeguard the assets, or with the consent of the vulnerable adult or elderly person or his or her legal representative.  (June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 208; as added Nov. 23, 2016, D.C. Law 21-166, § 3(i), 63 DCR 10733.)
DC Code § 22-1002 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 10 - Cruelty to Animals|§ 22-1002. Other cruelties to animals

Every owner, possessor, or person having the charge or custody of any animal, who cruelly drives or works the same when unfit for labor, or cruelly abandons the same, or who carries the same, or causes the same to be carried, in or upon any vehicle, or otherwise, in an unnecessarily cruel or inhuman manner, or knowingly and wilfully authorizes or permits the same to be subjected to unnecessary torture, suffering, or cruelty of any kind, shall be punished for every such offense in the manner provided in § 22-1001.  (Aug. 23, 1871, Leg. Assem., p. 135, ch. 106, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-802. 1973 Ed., § 22-802.
DC Code § 22-1002.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties|Chapter 10 - Cruelty to Animals|§ 22-1002.01. Reporting requirements

(a)(1) Any law enforcement or child or protective services employee who knows of or has reasonable cause to suspect an animal has been the victim of cruelty, abandonment, or neglect, or observes an animal at the home of a person reasonably suspected of child, adult, or animal abuse, shall provide a report within 2 business days to the Mayor. If the health and welfare of the animal is in immediate danger, the report shall be made within 6 hours. (2) The report shall include: (A) The name, title, and contact information of the individual making the report; (B) The name and contact information, if known, of the owner or custodian of the animal; (C) The location, along with a description, of where the animal was observed; and (D) The basis for any suspicion of animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect, including the date, time, and a description of the observation or incident which led the individual to make the report. (b) When 2 or more law enforcement or child or protective services employees jointly suspect an animal has been the victim of cruelty, abandonment, or neglect, or jointly observe an animal at the home of a person reasonably suspected of child, adult, or animal abuse, a report may be made by one person by mutual agreement. (c) No individual who in good faith reports a reasonable suspicion of abuse shall be liable in any civil or criminal action. (d) Upon receipt of a report, any agency charged with the enforcement of animal cruelty laws shall make reasonable attempts to verify the welfare of the animal. (e) For the purposes of this section, the terms “reasonable cause to suspect”, “suspect”, “reasonably suspected”, and “reasonable suspicion” mean a basis for reporting facts leading a person of ordinary care and prudence to believe and entertain a reasonable suspicion that criminal activity is occurring or has occurred.  (June 25, 1892, 27 Stat. 61, ch. 135, § 2a; as added Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 108(b), 55 DCR 9186.)