• 2004 - Endangerment of Child or Vulnerable Adult
  • K-22.23
    • Public Crimes
    • Vulnerable Adult
  • A person who knowingly or intentionally causes or permits a child or vulnerable adult to be exposed to, to ingest or inhale, or to have contact with a controlled substance, chemical substance, or drug paraphernalia is guilty of Endangerment of a Child or Vulnerable Adult. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF OFFENSE The State’s burden of proof is satisfied if the evidence shows, beyond a reasonable doubt, the following essential elements: 1) On or about [month][day][year], in [County], North Dakota; 2) The Defendant, _______________; 3) Knowingly or intentionally; 4) Caused or permitted a [child] [vulnerable adult]; 5) [To be exposed to] [To ingest or inhale] [To have contact with] a controlled substance, chemical substance, or drug paraphernalia. 6) [And the [child] [vulnerable adult] suffered [bodily injury] [death].] Definitions [Insert relevant definitions. NDCC 19-03.1-22.2, 12.1-02-02, 12.1-01-04.] * * * * *
  • Notes: An affirmative defense is set forth in NDCC 19-03.1-22.2 if the controlled substance was provided by lawful prescription and administered according to prescription instructions.