{"id":6067,"date":"2021-06-17T18:53:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T18:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidlehrlaw.com\/?page_id=6067"},"modified":"2023-01-20T08:19:28","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T16:19:28","slug":"mayhem","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/violent-crimes\/mayhem\/","title":{"rendered":"Ventura Mayhem Defense Attorneys"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6067\" class=\"elementor elementor-6067\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6694f13f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6694f13f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d95ebb3\" data-id=\"6d95ebb3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f03db2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f03db2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Mayhem is the act of dismembering, cutting, or making useless another person\u2019s body parts, such as arms, legs, feet, or eyes, either on purpose or in a fight. Mayhem is commonly known as maiming, and its violent nature classifies it for aggravated assault, a serious felony. If you are facing maiming or mayhem charges in Ventura, CA, there is no better team to turn to than our Ventura mayhem defense attorneys.\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-size: 1em;\">Mayhem is a form of assault and battery. This crime primarily centers on the severity of the victim&#8217;s injuries, as stated in the California Penal Code Sections 203 and 205. The punishment for a serious offense is more severe than for a less-serious one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-size: 1em;\">It is considered aggravated when someone uses force or fear to commit an offense. Penal Code Section 203 states that the victim&#8217;s injuries typically disable or disfigure them. If you are facing this charge, you need a team of Ventura mayhem defense attorneys in your corner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div>\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce38c8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ce38c8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayhem_423514396-1024x493.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6672\" alt=\"Mayhem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayhem_423514396-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayhem_423514396-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayhem_423514396-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayhem_423514396.jpg 1314w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-feebb72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"feebb72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top Ventura Mayhem Defense Attorneys\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c3a1a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c3a1a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-size: 1em;\">David Lehr Law provides strong legal representation for clients in the Ventura, Oxnard, and Southern California areas facing a mayhem charge. Facing these charges and standing trial can be intimidating and complicated, and a criminal defense attorney from the law office is the individual to trust in this situation. An attorney can help you understand the system and fight for you to get the best outcome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-size: 1em;\">Mayhem is a severe offense and could bring about serious penalties when charged. Get in touch with the best Ventura mayhem defense attorneys who can fight for you in court and help you understand your rights as the defendant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-size: 1em;\">Even if you are the accused, you still deserve the right to be heard and the right to a fair trial. Schedule an appointment with the Ventura mayhem defense attorneys for legal advice immediately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2a9eb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2a9eb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Do I Need Ventura Mayhem Defense Attorneys?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e87b4db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e87b4db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are facing a criminal case due to mayhem or the act of maiming, it is crucial to have criminal defense lawyers by your side. Criminal defense lawyers can help inform you of the court proceedings and educate you on California law and your rights as the defendant. Of course, you deserve to have your side of the story told and heard. Lawyers are the go-to people to help you get a better outcome from this case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways the criminal defense attorneys at Strongest Defense can help you get a better outcome during this violent crime. Among them are:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability. The criminal defense attorney is <\/span><b>available by phone <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a024\/7\/365 for your convenience.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>case database<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is available for clients to check the status of their pending cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every message is responded to <\/span><b>before leaving the office<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure that everyone is well-attended. <\/span>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The law firm\u2019s criminal defense attorney David Lehr has been in the legal profession for 28 years, servicing the Ventura area clients in various areas, from drug crimes to violent crimes and even first-time California DUI. The law firm is committed to providing personalized attention to each case, plus results that are best suited for your situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are facing a criminal charge such as mayhem charges, reach out to the best Ventura mayhem defense attorneys from Strongest Defense.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82bd891 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82bd891\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Mayhem?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b9d1f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b9d1f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mayhem is a crime involving harming another individual, resulting in injury and disfigurement. This grave crime can be charged as an aggravated assault or a felony offense. Heavy penalties usually await those who have been found guilty of mayhem charges.\u00a0<\/p><p>Dealing with mayhem or any other misdemeanor or felony charge can be daunting especially if this is your first time to stand trial. In this case, you would need the legal assistance of a Ventura mayhem defense attorney from David Lehr Law who can help you navigate the criminal law process.<\/p><h3><b>What Counts as Mayhem?<\/b><\/h3><p>The crime may be charged as \u201caggravated mayhem\u201d if you intentionally caused someone a permanent disability or disfigurement, or deprived the person of a limb or organ. The difference between mayhem and aggravated mayhem is that with aggravated mayhem, the defendant intentionally caused harm, while with regular mayhem, the act was malicious but not intentional.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California Penal Code 203 governs the crime of mayhem. The legal definition of mayhem is \u201cthe act of unlawfully or maliciously\u201d causing harm to another person by:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Depriving the person of a body member (e.g., a limb). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayhem charges could apply if a person loses a limb due to her actions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disabling, disfiguring, or rendering a body member useless. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your action results in a temporary or permanent disability or disfigurement, the charge could be mayhem. Disfigurement can be a scar left by an injury you inflicted.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cutting or disabling the tongue. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cut someone\u2019s tongue rendering the person disabled, you will face mayhem charges.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Causing someone to lose sight in an eye.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you knock someone\u2019s eye out or render someone blind, the charge could be mayhem.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Slitting the lip, ear, or nose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You could face mayhem charges even if you accidentally slit someone\u2019s lip while you were otherwise trying to harm them.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>To be convicted of mayhem, the prosecutor must prove that you acted maliciously. A malicious act means that you intentionally meant to cause harm or you intended to injure someone else. If you injured a person by accident, mayhem charges should not apply.<\/p><p>You could face mayhem charges if you intended to hurt someone but did not want to harm them so severely. Enlist the help of Ventura mayhem defense attorneys who can inform you on the nature of criminal law.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a472e03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a472e03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the Penalties for Mayhem?\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68a5d89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68a5d89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Permanent disfigurement can include any body part, not necessarily areas not covered by clothing. The prosecutor need only prove that the injury occurred, regardless of the outcome. The injury could heal, and you will still face mayhem charges.<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If you are convicted of mayhem, you will face up to eight (8) years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The sentence could be enhanced depending on the circumstances.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aggravated mayhem carries higher penalties and could include a life sentence in prison with the possibility of parole.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mayhem is a violent felony that falls under the three strikes law.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>In California, when you are convicted of a violent felony, you receive one strike.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A second conviction doubles the penalties. A third conviction results in 25 years to life in prison.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c7592a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c7592a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Call our Ventura Mayhem Defense Attorneys Now!\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb9ac4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb9ac4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayhem might be lumped together with assault and battery, but several definite differences help categorize one from the other. Mayhem\u2019s gruesome nature involves dismembering or disfiguring another individual, be it on purpose or in a fight, usually removing their arms, legs, eyes, or other body parts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayhem can result in almost a decade of prison time and a fine of up to $10,000. For this legal ordeal, you need the help of Ventura criminal defense lawyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Schedule an appointment immediately with David Lehr Law, Ventura, CA\u2019s top criminal defense lawyer, who can help you face violent crime charges. The attorney is available round the clock to assist you with any legal concerns, providing personalized legal solutions to your problems and helping you get the best possible outcome. Get in touch with an experienced criminal defense attorney right now.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mayhem is the act of dismembering, cutting, or making useless another person\u2019s body parts, such as arms, legs, feet, or eyes, either on purpose or in a fight. Mayhem is commonly known as maiming, and its violent nature classifies it for aggravated assault, a serious felony. 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