§ 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.
Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, or an incompetent or physically disabled person in the first degree
N.Y. Penal Law § 260.34, under Offenses Relating to Children, Disabled Persons and Vulnerable Elderly Persons.
N.Y. Penal Law § 260.34