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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 260.34 Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, or an incompetent or physically disabled person in the first degree - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/penal-law/pen-sect-260-34/
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