Abuse and Neglect of an Adult with a Disability - Second Degree

Ala. Code § 13A-6-283 — under Title 13A.

Ala. Code § 13A-6-283

(a) A person commits the crime of abuse and neglect of an adult with a disability in the second degree if he or she does any of the following:

(1) Intentionally abuses or neglects any adult with a disability and the abuse or neglect causes physical injury to the adult with a disability.

(2) Recklessly abuses or neglects any adult with a disability and the abuse or neglect causes serious injury to the adult with a disability. (3) Recklessly abuses or neglects any adult with a disability having been previously convicted of abuse and neglect of an adult with a disability in the third degree in any court.

(b) Abuse and neglect of an adult with a disability in the second degree is a Class B felony.

History: (Act 2024-348, §1.)