California · Penal Code

PEN §205: A person is guilty of aggravated mayhem when he or she unlawfully, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the physical or psychological well-being of another person, intentionally cau

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What this law says, in plain English

Aggravated mayhem is intentionally causing permanent disability, disfigurement, or loss of a limb or organ to another person while showing extreme indifference to their well-being. It is punishable by life imprisonment with possibility of parole.

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A person is guilty of aggravated mayhem when he or she unlawfully, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the physical or psychological well-being of another person, intentionally causes permanent disability or disfigurement of another human being or deprives a human being of a limb, organ, or member of his or her body. For purposes of this section, it is not necessary to prove an intent to kill. Aggravated mayhem is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for life with the possibility of parole.

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