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

§ 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
.

Criminal Laws NY

Criminal Laws NY