N.Y. Penal Law § 260.34

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 457

Section 260.34 - Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, or an incompetent or physically disabled person in the first degree

A person is guilty of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, or an incompetent or physically disabled person in the first degree when, being a caregiver for a vulnerable elderly person, or an incompetent or physically disabled person:

1. With intent to cause physical injury to such person, he or she causes serious physical injury to such person; or

2. He or she recklessly causes serious physical injury to such person.

Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, or an incompetent or physically disabled person in the first degree is a class D felony.

N.Y. Penal Law § 260.34