Increases offense categories by one for certain larceny and criminal possession of stolen property offenses committed against elderly persons.

The bill amends the penal law to enhance penalties for certain larceny and criminal possession of stolen property offenses committed against elderly persons. Specifically, it raises the offense category by one for such crimes, classifying misdemeanors as class E felonies and increasing the felony category by one. This enhanced penalty applies if the offender knew or learned the victim's age during the commission of the act and if the offender has previously been convicted of a similar offense involving an elderly person.

Increases offense categories by one for certain larceny and criminal possession of stolen property offenses committed against elderly persons.

The bill amends the penal law to enhance penalties for certain larceny and criminal possession of stolen property offenses committed against elderly persons. Specifically, it raises the offense category by one for such crimes, classifying misdemeanors as class E felonies and increasing the felony category by one. This enhanced penalty applies if the offender knew or learned the victim's age during the commission of the act and if the offender has previously been convicted of a similar offense involving an elderly person.