Have You Been Arrested For Lewdness? Find Out What’s Going To Happen, The Penalties You Face & What A Pro Can Do To Help You
Under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-4, Lewdness can be charged at several levels, for several different acts.
Acting in a way that is flagrantly lewd and offensive where you are liable to be seen by others who would be affronted is a disorderly persons offense.
The Penalties For Lewdness in New Jersey
The law allows a six month sentence if convicted of a disorderly persons offense, but a defendant with good representation is unlikely to face punishment that severe, if at all.
More seriously for you, if you’ve been charged with exposing yourself for the purposes of sexual gratification in a place where children or a mentally disabled person are likely to see, you will charged at the fourth degree level and can face up to 18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Do not risk your future on poor representation. The penalties for lewdness charges in NJ are not to be taken lightly.
What I Can Do To Help
I’ve worked in almost every Superior Court and Municipal Court in NJ. The Judges and Prosecutors know what I can do in court…
And it leads to a lot of victories for my clients.
If you or a family member are facing lewdness charges, call Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9661 for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney.
