Mayhem in United States
Mayhem Definition
In criminal law. The act of unlawfully and violently depriving another of the use of such of his members as may render him less able, in fighting, either to defend himself or annoy his adversary. 8 Car. & P. 167; 4 Bl. Comm. 205. The cutting or disabling, or weakening, a man’s hand or finger, or striking out his eye or fore tooth, or depriving him of those parts the loss of vjhich abates his courage, are held to be mayhems. But cutting off the ear or nose, or the like, are not held to be mayhems at common law. 4 Bl. Comm. 205. The offense has been extended by statute to these and other injuries. See 87 N. C. 509; 70 Iowa, 505.
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In criminal law. The act of unlawfully and violently depriving another of the use of such of his members as may render him less able, in fighting, either to defend himself or annoy his adversary. 8 Car. & P. 167; 4 Bl. Comm. 205. The cutting or disabling, or weakening, a man’s hand or finger, or striking out his eye or fore tooth, or depriving him of those parts the loss of vjhich abates his courage, are held to be mayhems. But cutting off the ear or nose, or the like, are not held to be mayhems at common law. 4 Bl. Comm. 205. The offense has been extended by statute to these and other injuries. See 87 N. C. 509; 70 Iowa, 505.
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Further Reading (Articles)
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