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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 243.25

Battery on an Elder

Harmful touching of someone 65 or older.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You touched them harmfully
  2. 2They were 65+
  3. 3You knew

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year and $2,000 fine.