Section 260.34. Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person in the first degree


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  • A person is guilty of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable  elderly
      person  in  the  first  degree  when, being a caregiver for a vulnerable
      elderly 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 in the first
      degree is a class D felony.