Conduct that constituted the offense of mayhem at common law is now often prosecuted as _____________________.

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Mayhem at common law involved the intentional and permanent disfigurement or disabling of another person, such as cutting off a limb or gouging out an eye. Today, such conduct is often prosecuted as various forms of assaultive crimes, such as aggravated assault or battery. While hate crimes may involve violence against a person based on their identity, they do not necessarily involve the permanent disfigurement or disabling that is characteristic of mayhem. Attempted sexual battery is not necessarily related to mayhem, and hazing typically involves non-violent activities.

Conduct That Constituted the Offense of Mayhem at Common Law