The people charged with defrauding a group of seniors at my mother’s club have decided to plead guilty to the charges. My mother has been asked if she wants to register a victim impact statement with the court. What is this?

A victim impact statement is a statement by someone who was the victim of a criminal act. The statement must be in writing and filed with the court. It can include details about how the offence has affected your mother emotionally and financially. The court will consider victim impact statements when it is sentencing the convicted person.

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January 2006

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• More Abuse of Older Adults FAQs

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