CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Los Angeles Soliciting Lewd Conduct

Understanding California’s Definition of Lewd Conduct and Solicitation: What You Need to Know

Lewd conduct is an absolutely unacceptable concept within the United States, and the state of California takes it very seriously. Within California, lewd conduct refers to touching your private parts or someone else’s private parts for the purpose of sexual enticement while being aware or reasonably should have been aware that a third party would potentially take offense to your conduct.

Moreover, California has a separate definition for soliciting lewd conduct, which pertains to when a person touching their private parts requests another party to participate even when they are not willing. The statute of California that relates to soliciting lewd conduct is Penal Code 647(a).

To prove that a defendant is guilty of statute 647(a), the following elements must be shown:

* The defendant requested that another party touch his or her or another’s buttocks, genitals, or female breast.
* The defendant made the request in a public place.
* The defendant strictly intended the conduct to transpire in a public place.
* The defendant intended to sexually arouse himself or another person at the time of making the request.
* The third person was offended by the defendant’s request.
* The defendant should have reasonably known that someone would take offense at their request.

Given the severity of charges related to soliciting lewd conduct, it is essential to have legal counsel represent you in the case. A viable defense is challenging to formulate due to the general public’s sensitivity to this matter. By retaining legal counsel, you will have an enormous advantage in combating severe charges that could force you to register as a sexual offender.

Registration as a sexual offender could cause severe embarrassment and prevent you from living in certain residential areas in the future. With legal counsel, you can navigate your potential case correctly and have all the viable legal theories available for proper legal action.

Our firm handles numerous cases related to soliciting lewd conduct within California. If you or a close relative has been accused of soliciting lewd conduct, contact our firm today to schedule a consultation regarding the pertinent facts to your case. Our associate attorneys will take the time to understand the facts and determine whether your facts have sufficient merit for legal action. Moreover, we will decide whether your case is an ideal fit for our firm at this time.

Do not hesitate to reach out to our firm today to start your legal process. Retaining our services means that we will work closely with you to find the possible resolution to your legal matter. With our legal expertise, we can minimize the charges and protect your reputation.