According to the California Penal Code, mayhem is a violent felony that carries significant potential consequences, including the following:
Up to eight years in prison and fines up to $10,000, or longer if aggravating circumstances are present;
Up to two years of additional prison time if the victim is vulnerable—under 14, over 65, disabled, paraplegic, or quadriplegic;
Up to a life sentence under California’s Three Strikes Law for third-time “serious felony” offenders, including mayhem, with two prior convictions.