1.13. Mayhem

• A person who intentionally causes extreme pain and suffering to a person, with or without permanent damage to the body.

• A person who causes pain and suffering for the purpose of revenge, extortion, persuasion, or for any sadistic purpose.

• A person who intentionally disfigures, disables, or aggressively destroys or damages a body part or area of a body or person’s body.

- Penal Code 1.13 is a felony punishable by no more than 30 months imprisonment and no more than a fine of $125. This falls under Officer Discretion.

NOTES:

Mayhem/Torture is in many ways a penal code entry to enhance other charges. Mayhem can be added to any change in an instance where the Mayhem took place while, or along with, the crime being committed. It is not automatically applied to charges that may be considered Mayhem (such as an Arson that leads to Murder) unless there is the demonstration of the perpetrator torturing someone specifically in that act of Arson. Ultimately it is up to police to use this charge responsibly.