California Penal Code Section 203
by
Randy Collins on Apr. 13, 2012
Summary: Mayhem under California Penal Code Section 203, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as a felony. Mayhem is when someone uses extreme cruelty to assault someone, and the person suffers disfiguring or disabling physical injury
Definition
Mayhem under California Penal Code Section 203, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as a felony. Mayhem is when someone uses extreme cruelty to assault someone, and the person suffers disfiguring or disabling physical injury.
Elements of the Crime
In order to take an Mayhem CPC 203 case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:
· That the defendant used cruel force or violence on someone else
· The victim suffered physical injury
Punishments for CPC 203
These penalties are to be determined by a judge and he/she will make a decision based on the circumstances surrounding the case and the severity of the victim’s injuries.
When found guilty of Mayhem, it is usually filed as a felony, which includes:
Felony charges for Mayhem include up to two, three or eight years in prison, ten thousand dollars in fines, and a formal probation.
Sentencing enhancements for two years are enacted for Mayhem on victims that are:
- Disabled individuals
- Children under fourteen years old
- Senior citizens
Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 203
A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Mayhem charges under California Penal Code 203 to prove someone’s innocence. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended those who were falsely accused of Mayhem. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Mayhem.
Learn more about other California Section Penal Codes here.