Offense of Aggravated Neglect of Elderly or Vulnerable Adult

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  6. Offense of Aggravated Neglect of Elderly or Vulnerable Adult

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  1. A caregiver commits the offense of aggravated neglect of an elderly or vulnerable adult who commits neglect pursuant to § 39-15-507, and the act:
    1. Results in serious physical harm; or
    2. Results in serious bodily injury.
  2. In order to convict a person for a violation of subdivision (a)(1), it is not necessary for the state to prove the elderly or vulnerable adult sustained serious bodily injury as required by § 39-13-102, but only that the neglect resulted in serious physical harm.
  3. A violation of subdivision (a)(1) is a Class C felony.
  4. A violation of subdivision (a)(2) is a Class B felony.


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