What are Lewd Acts?
The term “lewd” commonly encompasses offensive or indecent behavior, and when associated with sex crimes, the term usually refers to public acts that both cause annoyance and result in one partys sexual gratification. For example, having sexual intercourse in a car or a public restroom could be considered a lewd act; so could grabbing another persons buttocks or breast on public property. Unfortunately, the law concerning lewd acts is very vague, and individuals who do not commit a public annoyance or behave well within their rights are often prosecuted for lewd and lascivious acts. In these cases, and in cases where the charge is well-founded, a solid strategy from an aggressive Seattle lewd act defense attorney is in order to protect the accused persons rights and protect their reputation. Unfortunately, the penalties for King County lewd acts can range widely from misdemeanor to felony charges. That means that stakes are high for accused persons, whose financial future, public stand
