Mayhem Charge Lawyers Riverside

If you have been arrested for the crime of mayhem, it is crucial that you consult with a reputable Riverside mayhem criminal defense attorney right away. At the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky, we bring over two decades of experience, skill and knowledge to the table, offering our clients a strong, effective defense. Without skilled legal representation, you could be facing lifetime in prison depending upon the circumstances surrounding your case.

Mayhem is typically charged as a felony offense, and is taken very seriously in California. Under California criminal law, any person who maliciously or unlawfully deprives another human of a member of his/her body, or who disfigures, disables or otherwise renders a portion of the body useless is guilty of this criminal offense. If you have been charged with mayhem (also frequently referred to as maiming), it will affect every aspect of your life if convicted. As competent Riverside mayhem criminal defense lawyers, we fight vigorously to protect your rights and innocence. You are not guilty of the charges against you until it is proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

When charged with mayhem in Riverside, how can a prosecutor prove your guilt? He or she is required to prove three elements: 1) That you used physical force on another individual unlawfully, 2) that the force you used resulted in disabling, disfiguring or otherwise rendering a body part useless, and 3) that you inflicted that force on another individual in a malicious manner.

Mayhem is an extremely serious crime that incurs severe penalties if you are convicted. You will face formal probation, fines of up to $10,000 and 2, 4 or 8 years in the California State Prison. In the case of aggravated mayhem, you may serve a life sentence in prison. Additionally, your sentence may be enhanced (increased) if you are convicted of mayhem and the victim is younger than 14 years of age or 65 years or older, or if the victim is a paraplegic, quadriplegic, blind, deaf or disabled developmentally.

What defenses might a qualified Riverside mayhem criminal defense attorney use on your behalf? One defense is if the crime was an accident; self-defense or defense of others is another possible defense. If you are found guilty, an experienced lawyer can often have charges reduced so that there is less damage to your life.

Mayhem is a very serious crime that if convicted of will negatively affect your life forever. If you have been charged with mayhem in Riverside, contact the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky immediately. Our Riverside mayhem criminal defense lawyers work aggressively to protect our clients' rights and secure a favorable outcome. We will put all of our skill, experience and dedication into building a strong, effective defense for you. Contact us online today for your free phone consultation...it’s 100 percent confidential.

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