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California Penal Code § 203 PC prohibits mayhem, the act of unlawfully or maliciously attacking another person in a way that causes disfigurement or disability. A conviction is a felony punishable by up to 8 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.
25 Μαρ 2024 · California’s “mayhem” law is a serious legal concept with substantial implications. Understanding what constitutes mayhem, why someone may be charged with it, the potential legal penalties, and the available defenses is crucial.
8 Μαΐ 2024 · [Mayhem] involves a dif ferent requisite mental state and has no statutory history recognizing a malice aforethought element or the availability of the Flannel defense.”
Every person who unlawfully and maliciously deprives a human being of a member of his body, or disables, disfigures, or renders it useless, or cuts or disables the tongue, or puts out an eye, or slits the nose, ear, or lip, is guilty of mayhem. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1360, Sec. 106.)
The law defines mayhem as maliciously inflicting lasting harm on someone, depriving them of a bodily function, or significantly altering their appearance. Mayhem is considered a violent crime in California and can result in significant prison time if you are convicted.
California defines mayhem through the acts of depriving a person of his or her body through a limb or the entire body. He or she may also disable, disfigure or render a part of the body useless in some manner.
The professionals at the Simmrin Law Group can help you find out more about the specific definitions for California Penal Code Section 203 and 205: Mayhem and Aggravated Mayhem. Dig deeper into the penalties for convictions for mayhem as well as some common legal defenses for these criminal charges.
