Article 575 — Failure to Lend Aid to Another.

(1) Whoever intentionally leaves without help a person in imminent and grave peril of his life, person or health, when he could have lent him assistance, direct or indirect, without risk to himself or to third parties, is punishable with simple imprisonment not exceeding six months, or fine. (2) Simple imprisonment shall be in addition to fine, and shall be from one month to two years, where: a) the victim has been injured by the criminal himself, no matter in what circumstances or by whatever means; or b) the criminal was under an obligation, professional or contractual, medical, maritime or other, to go to the victim's aid or to lend him assistance.