Lewd Conduct Charges in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills Criminal Defense Attorney
Lewd conduct is described as engaging in acts of a sexual nature while in a public place. It can involve taking part in sexual intercourse, oral sex, masturbation, or the exposure of one's genitals, breasts, or anus. There are two primary lewd conduct charges one can face in our state, and they include
- Engaging in lewd conduct
- Soliciting another to engage in lewd conduct
Both of these charges are treated as misdemeanor offenses, but a conviction can still result in relatively steep penalties, including mandatory registration as a sex offender, and a jail sentence lasting up to one year. In the event that you are facing charges of lewd conduct, it is important that you consult with a reputable Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney right away. Mark Haushalter and Ryan Okabe have provided professional
criminal defense services in all manner of cases throughout the Beverly Hills area, and are prepared to defend you in your lewd conduct case. Our firm is dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcomes for our clients; we do not settle for average results. We will fight to explore every legal avenue that may increase your chances of having your lewd conduct charges reduced to a lesser offense, or dismissed entirely.
Consequences of a Lewd Conduct Conviction
Lewd conduct is a sex crime. Just as with other sex crimes, a conviction can result not only in severe criminal penalties, but also in painful consequences that affect one in their personal and professional life. Having to register as a sex offender can seriously impact one's ability to find gainful employment, or it may result in the loss of the job one already has. Obtaining loans for vehicles or a home may also become difficult. In order to avoid the stigma of being connected with a sex crime, a person must first avoid a conviction, and an attorney may be one's best chance at making that a reality.
Contact a Beverly Hills criminal defense lawyer
if you are facing lewd conduct charges and intend to fight those charges in a court of law.