Enhanced penalties for theft from a vulnerable adult established.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish enhanced penalties for theft from a vulnerable adult. If the theft creates a foreseeable risk of bodily harm to another, the penalties are increased. For misdemeanors, the penalty becomes a felony with up to three years in prison or a $5,000 fine. For gross misdemeanors, the penalty escalates to a felony with up to two years in prison or a $5,000 fine. For felonies, the maximum sentence is 50 percent longer than the underlying crime.

Enhanced penalties for theft from a vulnerable adult established.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish enhanced penalties for theft from a vulnerable adult. If the theft creates a foreseeable risk of bodily harm to another, the penalties are increased. For misdemeanors, the penalty becomes a felony with up to three years in prison or a $5,000 fine. For gross misdemeanors, the penalty escalates to a felony with up to two years in prison or a $5,000 fine. For felonies, the maximum sentence is 50 percent longer than the underlying crime.