Lewd and Lascivious Conduct

Lewd or lascivious conduct is defined as being one of two things. The first, intentionally touching someone under the age of 16 years old in a vulgar or bawdy manner. The second, soliciting a person 16 years of age or younger to commit a licentious or sensual act.

The consequences for lewd and lascivious behavior depend on if the defendant was under or over the age of 18 years old when the act occurred.

If the offender was over 18 years of age, he or she would face a second degree felony punishable by the following, assuming this is a first time offense:

• Maximum sentence of 15 years in prison
• Minimum sentence of 2.5 years in prison OR
• Probation if solicitation is only suspected
• Possible registration as a sexual offender, predator or both

If the offender was under the age of 18 years old when the act was committed, he or she is facing a third degree felony punishable by the following, assuming this is a first time offense:

• Maximum sentence of five years in prison
• Minimum sentence of 2.5 years in prison OR
• Probation is solicitation is only suspected
• Possible registration as a sexual offender, predator or both

Our Florida Lewd & Lascivious Conduct Defense Attorneys at Whittel & Melton know lewd and lascivious conduct charges can wreak havoc on your life that you have worked so hard for. Even just misdemeanor charges can carry the very real possibility of jail time, fines, and registration as a sex offender. Having to register as a sexual offender is no small feat, as your personal information is available for anyone to view at any time and you will have various restrictions barring you from where you can live and what jobs you can have. The stigma attached to being a comvicted sex offender is something that can follow you around for the rest of your life, even long after you have served your sentence.

We know that any type of sex crime is a serious matter, which is why devote our time and resources helping those fight accused of these offenses fight back. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or felony charge, you need to act fast and secure legal representation in order to obtain the best possible outcome for your specific set of circumstances. Even if you are innocent of the charges against you, we still need to prove this to prosecutors and the court. Your best line of defense against any sex crimes charges is to hire the best criminal defense lawyers.

There are many mitigating circumstances and defenses that can be applied to lewd and lascivious contact cases that can help minimize consequences you or a loved one are facing. The Florida Sex Crimes Attorneys can locate these in your case early on and award you with the triumphant outcome you deserve. We have eight offices throughout the state of Florida and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to offer you a completely confidential consultation. Early representation in lewd and lascivious conduct cases is crucial, so do not delay. If the police or authorities contact you, call us immediately at 866-608-5529.

Contact us and tell us about your case today in a free consultation.