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.
- 1You touched them harmfully
- 2They were 65+
- 3You knew
Possible punishment
Up to 1 year and $2,000 fine.
