Lewd Acts with a Minor: Signs of Abuse as Evidence (PC 288(a))
Lewd Acts with a Minor: Signs of Abuse as Evidence (PC 288(a))
Lewd Acts with a Minor: Signs of Abuse as Evidence (PC 288(a)) Lewd or lascivious acts with a minor under California Penal Code Section 288(a) is a complex crime. In many cases, the evidence against the defendant is merely the word of the alleged victim. In these he-said/she-said cases, the prosecution will often point to “signs of abuse” as evidence. What are these signs of abuse and how important are…
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What Constitutes a Lewd Act? (PC 647(a))
What Constitutes a Lewd Act? (PC 647(a)) Being accused of committing a “lewd act” is a very serious crime. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you could face jail or prison time, expensive fines and lifetime registration as a sex offender. The most common question our lawyers are asked with regards to the crime of lewd acts is “what exactly is a lewd act?” The answer is complicated. Definition…
Read MoreIs It a Crime to Masturbate in Your Own Home?
Is It a Crime to Masturbate in Your Own Home? "Having sex is like playing bridge. If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand." – Woody Allen Most of us expect that there are certain acts that, if done in public, will almost certainly lead to an arrest and charges. For example, if you and your significant other have sex in a public place where…
Read MoreCould You Be Labeled a Sex Offender for Streaking?
Could You Be Labeled a Sex Offender for Streaking? The family of Christian Adamek will forever mourn his fateful decision to pull a silly teenage stunt during an Alabama high school football game. On Friday evening, Sept. 27, 2013, 15-year-old Christian ran naked across the football field during a game at Sparkman High School. Streaking used to be considered a harmless prank in the United States. But not anymore. Today,…
Read MoreI have been charged with engaging in lewd acts in a public place. What sentence do I face? (CPC 647(a))
I have been charged with engaging in lewd acts in a public place. What sentence do I face? (CPC 647(a)) California Penal Code section 647(a) provides that it is illegal for you to engage in or solicit anyone else to engage in lewd conduct in a public place, or a place that is open to the public. A lewd act is the touching of the genitals, buttocks, or female breast…
Read MoreLewd Acts with a Minor in California
Being convicted of “lewd acts with a minor” under California Penal Code 288 carries severe penalties. Depending upon the specifics of the case, prosecutors can charge a defendant with either a felony or misdemeanor. The differences between the two are the potential jail/prison time to be served and the amount of the fine that will be levied. Felony Penalties for Lewd Acts with a Child Felony charges subject the defendant…
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