N.Y. Penal Law 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.

Source: Section 260.34 — Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, or an incompetent or physically disabled person in the first degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/260.­34 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed May 18, 2024).

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May 18, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 260.34’s source at nysenate​.gov

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