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BODILY INJURY
INJURY TO A CHILD
The offense is committed when an individual causes serious bodily injury or
bodily injury to a person who is 14 years old or younger.
If the behavior was done intentionally or knowingly with the result causing
serious bodily injury or serious mental impairment or mental injury it is a
First Degree Felony. If the conduct was reckless, it is a State Jail Felony.
If the conduct was done either intentionally or knowingly with the result
causing bodily injury, it is a third Degree Felony. If the conduct was done
recklessly it is a State Jail Felony.
INJURY TO THE ELDERLY
The offense is committed when an individual causes serious bodily injury or
bodily injury to a person who is 65 years or older.
If the behavior was done intentionally or knowingly with the result causing
serious bodily injury or serious mental impairment or mental injury it is a
First Degree Felony. If the conduct was reckless, it is a State Jail Felony.
If the conduct was done either intentionally or knowingly with the result
causing bodily injury, it is a third Degree Felony. If the conduct was done
recklessly it is a State Jail Felony.
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