Public Lewdness

Dallas Public Lewdness Lawyer | Chad A. West, PLLC

Facing a conviction of Public Lewdness has serious legal consequences in addition to the social stigma of being labeled as a Sex Offender after three or more charges. You need to make sure you fight these accusations and charges by hiring an experienced Dallas – Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer.

Public Lewdness often involves compulsive behavior. There are frequent cases of entrapment especially for gay men in public restrooms that have been charged with Public Lewdness even though there was no one else in the bathroom and only an undercover police officer witnessed the act.

Definition of Public Lewdness

Texas Penal Code §21.07 – Public Lewdness

A person commits an offense if he:

1. Knowingly engages in one of the following acts in a public place, OR

2. Engages in one of the following acts while reckless as to whether another is present who will be offended or alarmed:

a. Act of sexual intercourse,

b. Act of deviate sexual intercourse,

c. Act of sexual contact, OR

d. Act of sexual contact with a bird or animal.

Class A misdemeanor: Fine up to $4,000 OR up to 1 year in jail OR both.

For 24 hour emergency JAIL RELEASE in Dallas or Surrounding Counties, call us anytime day or night at 214-282-0035 and we will post bond for you at the Jail for release.

Courts will often grant a deferred adjudication or probation if the accused has a clean record. However, a conviction will be on your record for the rest of your life. Various defenses can be raised.

Occasionally a motion to quash the charging instrument will result in the case being dismissed. However, the State can and often will re-file the case. Procedurally the motion to quash will make the case more difficult for the state to prove.

Chad West, Sex-Based Crimes Criminal Defense Attorney Dallas-Fort Worth

It is a fact that no criminal charge under Texas law comes with more devastating consequences than a Sex-Based Crime. False accusations are common in these offenses for any number of reasons. Dallas Sex Crimes Lawyer Chad West believes in your innocence and he is prepared to aggressively defend you and take your case to trial.  Contact Chad West today at 214-282-0035 or email chad@chadwestlaw.com.

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