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FelonyCalifornia · Penal Code § 203

Mayhem

Hurting someone so badly a body part is lost, disabled, or disfigured.

Serious crime. Can mean state prison.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You hurt someone
  2. 2They lost, or lost use of, a body part, or were disfigured

Possible punishment

2, 4, or 8 years. Strike.