New York A00397 increases penalties for certain larceny and criminal possession of stolen property offenses against elderly persons.

New York A00397 amends the penal law to increase penalties for certain larceny and criminal possession of stolen property offenses committed against elderly persons. If the offense is a misdemeanor, it is deemed a class E felony. If the offense is a felony, it is deemed to be one category higher than the specified offense. The enhanced penalty applies if the offender knew the age of the victim or learned it during the commission of the act and has a prior conviction for a similar offense involving an elderly person. The act takes effect 90 days after it becomes law.

New York A00397 increases penalties for certain larceny and criminal possession of stolen property offenses against elderly persons.

New York A00397 amends the penal law to increase penalties for certain larceny and criminal possession of stolen property offenses committed against elderly persons. If the offense is a misdemeanor, it is deemed a class E felony. If the offense is a felony, it is deemed to be one category higher than the specified offense. The enhanced penalty applies if the offender knew the age of the victim or learned it during the commission of the act and has a prior conviction for a similar offense involving an elderly person. The act takes effect 90 days after it becomes law.