Mayhem

Aggravated Mayhem punishes the act of maliciously causing disability or disfigurement to another’s body with extreme indifference to their physical or psychological well-being.  A defendant can be convicted for aggravated mayhem even if he does not intend to kill the victim. How Does The Prosecutor Prove Aggravated Mayhem? To prove that the defendant is guilty of…

Under California Penal Code section 203 pc, anyone who maliciously disfigures or disables another person’s body can be charged with mayhem.  Even if the disability ends up being temporary, it could be sufficient for a conviction under this offense if it results in a prolonged disability. Moreover, even if the disfiguring injury may be repaired…