What are the elements of a lewdness charge?
Lewdness is defined under New Jersey law to include exposing genitals for purposes of arousal or sexual gratification. The State must therefore prove three elements to obtain a lewdness conviction and they are as follows; (a) A flagrantly lewd and offensive act must be committed (i.e. exposing penis or masturbating); (b) The lewd act was witnessed by a non‑consenting individual; and (c) The non‑consenting individual was alarmed or affronted by the lewd act. 5. What type of behavior can constitute lewdness? There are many ways wherein a person can be charged with lewdness. A lewdness offense is charged more often than you would believe. People often get drunk at the shore and they take a wiz in public. People often get horny and fool around in the park, the beach, or in their car. This type of behavior can be charged for lewdness. Lewdness is most commonly charged when a man touches his genitals in public, or if he masturbates. In scenarios such as the above, if you encounter a zealous
