Legallyspeaking, mayhem refers to the gruesome crime of deliberately causing an injury that permanently disfigures another. The name derives via Middle English from the Anglo-French verb maheimer ("to maim") and is probably of Germanic origin; the English verb maim comes from the same ancestor. The disfigurement sense of mayhem first appeared in English in the 15th century. By the 19th century the word had come to mean any kind of violent behavior; nowadays, mayhem can be used to suggest any kind of chaos or disorder, as in "there was mayhem in the streets during the citywide blackout."
The crime of mayhem in Massachusetts is proscribed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265 Section 14. The law provides the prosecution with two ways to prove you guilty of this crime depending on the circumstances of the case. In the first instance the district attorney must prove two elements to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt. These elements are as follows:
To prove its case the prosecution must show that you intended to do one of these acts. If the maiming or disfiguring is incidental to a fight or some other type of criminal conduct and you did not intend for that result then you are not guilty of mayhem. It is up to the prosecution to prove that you had a reasonable appreciation that a disabling or disfiguring injury would result, and that you meant to cause that result.
The word "cripple" means to deprive of the use of a limb, particularly of a leg or foot, to lame or to deprive of strength, activity or capability for service. Even if the victim completely recovers from the injuries, a jury can still find that the defendant disfigured, crippled or inflicted serious or permanent physical injuries on the victim.
The crime of mayhem can be prosecuted in either the Superior Courts or the District Courts in Massachusetts. If the case is handled in the Superior Court there is a potential 20 year state prison sentence after a conviction. If the case is prosecuted in the District Court the punishment can be as much as 2 years in jail. For the most part anyone who is convicted of mayhem in Massachusetts will go to jail or state prison. This is because the damage caused to the victim is usually so severe that judges believe that anything short of jail time would not be an adequate punishment. What does this mean to you? You have to win the case. To win you will need the best criminal defense lawyer you can get.
The answer is yes. You absolutely can. With the right criminal defense lawyer you can successfully defend a mayhem case. Mayhem is often a defensible crime in that it is very difficult to prove that a person intended to maim or disfigure someone. Typically when devastating injuries happen to people during the commission of a crime they are incidental to the criminal conduct, not intended. It is important that if you are charged with this crime you have an experienced Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer who has defended violent crime cases including mayhem. Our office has that expertise. Call us now at
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The Mayhem 150 is built for fast and confident descenders who want to climb faster and cover more ground, because every extra summit bagged is another thrilling descent gained. The 150 is for riders who have been ripping on a 130 for a few seasons and want to attack more aggressive terrain, and for riders with sluggish six-inch-travel bikes that climb like donkeys but who want to sprint.
We added a Geometry Adjuster that lets riders slacken the head tube angle and lower the bottom bracket for stability in high speed turns. A super-low top tube provides easy stand-over clearance and a short seat tube accommodates longer dropper posts. The 150 shows that the only thing better than causing some mayhem is causing even more.
The forward portion of the top tube is shaped to quietly communicate and diffuse the large compressive forces this area of the bike absorbs, while the rearward portion is slimmed to handle the smaller forces delivered through the seat tube. The upper control link has been designed to deliver superb suspension response, precise shock control and excellent torsional stiffness, all while minimizing stress on the seat tube structure.
The twin-strut rear swingarm supports the crucial connections between the front and rear triangles and manages the intense energetic loads generated by the rear wheel, while remaining slim and compact for reduced un-sprung inertia. The main pivot yoke, connected to the titanium leaf spring, spreads the Enduro dual-row full-complement bearings as wide as possible for maximum durability and prolonged bearing life. Tires are crucial to bike handling and frame performance. We shaped the chain stays and seat stays to give the Mayhem loads of clearance for wide-diameter tires up to 29x2.5", with some 29x2.6" tires working as well.
We design and test our frames to the highest standards so you can be confident in your investment. Should you have an issue with your Spot frame, we will warranty it against manufacturing defects for the lifetime of the frame. Of course there's some fine print (read here), but if you buy a bike and ride it as it is intended to be ridden, we've got your back. And if you do get into a fender-bender, we have a fantastic crash replacement program as well.
This bike is spectacular!! The living link definitely lives up to its name. The bike is super playful and poppy on the downhill and the uphill. The suspension settings chosen by the Spot dudes work well with the types of trails I ride in NM (Glorieta, ABQ area, SF area). Only two changes since purchasing it: 125mm dropper -> 150 mm (I'm 5'5" and mostly leg); stock grips -> odi grips (personal preference).
I initially purchased a Spot Rollik 150 back in 2020 and never got around to reviewing it (sorry guys!). Long and short, great bike. It ended up having a warranty related issue and as the Spot team did throughout the life of the Rollik, they came through in amazing fashion. After shipping the frame back for evaluation, they honored the warranty without further questions and even helped out on some parts needed for the switch from a 27.5 to a 29er. Can't say enough good things about these folks. Now for the bike... I've been singing the praises of the Mayhem since ride 3 or 4. Took me a few to get used to a longer, bigger bike from the Rollik, but after settling in I actually prefer it. The Mayhem handles Pisgah with ease and climbs like a dream. Will be riding and loving this one for as long as possible. If you're on the fence... do it. Buy one. You won't regret it. Great bike and great support.
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