Kentucky Statutes 508.100 – Criminal abuse in the first degree
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(1) A person is guilty of criminal abuse in the first degree when he intentionally abuses another person or permits another person of whom he has actual custody to be abused and thereby:
(a) Causes serious physical injury;
For details, see § 532.060
(b) Places him in a situation that may cause him serious physical injury; or
(c) Causes torture, cruel confinement or cruel punishment;
to a person twelve (12) years of age or less, or who is physically helpless or mentally helpless.
(2) Criminal abuse in the first degree is a Class C felony unless the victim is under twelve (12) years old, in which case it is a Class B felony.
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 31, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2022. — Created
1982 Ky. Acts ch. 168, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1982.
Legislative Research Commission Note (7/14/2022). 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 31, sec. 2,
provides that the Act, which amended this statute, may be cited as Kami’s Law.
(a) Causes serious physical injury;
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | between 10 and 20 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class C felony | between 5 and 10 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 508.100
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(b) Places him in a situation that may cause him serious physical injury; or
(c) Causes torture, cruel confinement or cruel punishment;
to a person twelve (12) years of age or less, or who is physically helpless or mentally helpless.
(2) Criminal abuse in the first degree is a Class C felony unless the victim is under twelve (12) years old, in which case it is a Class B felony.
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 31, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2022. — Created
1982 Ky. Acts ch. 168, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1982.
Legislative Research Commission Note (7/14/2022). 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 31, sec. 2,
provides that the Act, which amended this statute, may be cited as Kami’s Law.