Undue Influence is the misuse of one's role and power to exploit the trust, dependence, and fear of another to deceptively gain control over that person's decision making or assets. Undue influence typically is not itself a crime, but it can be a means for committing a crime, including exploitation, fraud, domestic abuse, and sexual assault. For more information on undue influence see Undue Influence in Aging: Key Legal Issues and Elder Abuse Curriculum for State Judicial Educators, Module Two.