Los Angeles Lewd Conduct Attorney

Are you facing charges of lewd conduct?

According to the California Penal Code, the crime of lewd conduct is defined as the intentional touching or public display of the genitals, buttocks, or female breasts for the sake of achieving sexual gratification. There are two primary types of lewd conduct charges. The first is engaging in lewd conduct and the second is soliciting another to engage in lewd conduct. Most charges of lewd conduct are the result of an individual or individuals engaging in sexual activity in a public place. This includes public masturbation, oral sex and sexual intercourse. Additionally, lewd conduct charges are often associated with pornography, prostitution, and indecent exposure crimes as well.

Los Angeles Sex Crime Lawyer – Lewd Conduct Defense

Many lewd conduct charges in the state of California involve undercover sting operations put together in an attempt to catch alleged offenders. These sting operations are set up everywhere from adult bookstores to public parks to public bathrooms and everything in between. Officers dress up in plain clothes and may attempt to bait another person into engaging in some form of lewd conduct.

The consequences for a lewd conduct conviction can be very severe including heavy fines, a year in county jail per count, probation, and mandatory registration as a sex offender. Therefore, while the legal consequences are serious, the life repercussions are just as significant. Registering as a sex offender can effectively make a person a social outcast, including negatively impacting his/her ability to find housing or employment. If you have been charged with lewd conduct, it is crucial that you get in contact with a Los Angeles sex crime attorney from The Law Office of Robert Schwartz. Your rights, your freedom, and your future are all on the line. These charges can and will impact your entire life as well as the lives of your loved ones if you aren't prepared to defend yourself to the fullest. An experienced lawyer from our firm can help you do whatever it takes.

Contact a Los Angeles lewd conduct lawyer at The Law Office of Robert Schwartz if you have been arrested and charged with lewd conduct.