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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Definitions. In this section:
(a) “Elder person” means any individual who is 60 years of age or older.
(b) “Recklessly” means conduct that creates a situation of unreasonable risk of harm to and demonstrates a conscious disregard for the safety of the elder person.
(2) Intentional causation of bodily harm. (a) Whoever intentionally causes great bodily harm to an elder person is guilty of a Class C felony.
(b) Whoever intentionally causes bodily harm to an elder person is guilty of a Class H felony.
(c) Whoever intentionally causes bodily harm to an elder person under circumstances or conditions that are likely to produce great bodily harm is guilty of a Class F felony.
(3) Reckless causation of bodily harm. (a) Whoever recklessly causes great bodily harm to an elder person is guilty of a Class E felony.
(b) Whoever recklessly causes bodily harm to an elder person is guilty of a Class I felony.
(c) Whoever recklessly causes bodily harm to an elder person under circumstances or conditions that are likely to produce great bodily harm is guilty of a Class H felony.
(4) Knowledge of age not required. This section applies irrespective of whether the defendant had actual knowledge of the victim's age. A mistake regarding the victim's age is not a defense to a prosecution under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Crimes (Ch. 938 to 951) § 940.198. Physical abuse of an elder person - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/crimes-ch-938-to-951/wi-st-940-198/
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