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What Is Lewd Conduct

Being accused of, or arrested for, a lewd act in California may result in serious legal repercussions. If you are facing charges relating to lewd behavior, you should contact Criminal Defense Partners today to discuss your case with an experienced legal professional. The lewd act defense lawyers at Neil B. Shouse & Associates have successfully defended clients throughout the state who have been faced with serious misdemeanor and felony charges. Contact our criminal defense law firm today for a free consultation and find out how we can assist you.

The definition for what is considered a lewd act varies greatly. According to http://www.nolo.com/index.cfm, the legal definition for the term "lewd” is: “Any conduct that is considered indecent or offensive. Today the term is often used when referring to pornography, prostitution and indecent exposure."

When people are arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts, the acts are usually ones which were conducted in a public place that is used by members of the public for any purpose, such as a park, beach, or public restroom. In most cases the act is done in a manner which brings sexual pleasure to one or more participants, and annoys other people in the vicinity.

For example, many people have been made to believe that having a sexual encounter in a public restroom is considered lewd conduct in California, but in many cases no laws have been violated. If the restroom is empty and no person witnesses the act, the violations which amount to a lewd act have not been committed and the individual in question (defendant) is not guilty.

No matter what your situation is, if you have been accused of committing a lewd act in California you should contact Criminal Defense Partners immediately. Our skilled lewd behavior attorneys are knowledgeable in all areas of criminal defense law, including lewd and lascivious conduct laws, and are available to discuss your case with you.

If you are facing lewd act charges in California, contact Criminal Defense Partners to set up a free consultation. One of our experienced lewd act defense attorneys will provide you with outstanding legal advice and information. If our firm takes your case, we will fight aggressively to protect you and your record.