Lewd and Lascivious Acts
What Else Can Happen to Me for Lewd and Lascivious Conduct With a Minor? (PC 288)
To touch a child for the purposes of sexual gratification is often referred to as "lewd and lascivious conduct." Under California Penal Code Section 288, this crime can be prosecuted as either a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, lewd and lascivious conduct charges occur when the victim is under 14 years of age. Lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor is a serious crime with serious consequences. If you are convicted of lascivious acts…
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Attempting to Arrange Sex with a Minor can Land You in Jail – PC 288.4
When it comes to soliciting minors for sex, California law is strict and comprehensive. Many people think that you must engage in a sexual act with a minor (someone under 18 years old) in order to commit a crime. Not true. You can be charged and convicted if you arrange a meeting with a minor – or simply believe a person to be a minor – if your actions were…
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I’m Facing Charges of Lewd Acts in Public in Orange County. What Should I do? (PC 647a)
In Orange County, just like in every other county in California, a charge of lewd acts in public can result in serious consequences. While this charge is considered a misdemeanor, one of the possible consequences could result in you having to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life. You could also face up to six months in county jail. Our skilled criminal defense attorneys at Wallin…
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Are You Charged With Lewd And Lascivious Acts With A Minor? (PC 288)
The crime of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor is one of the most serious crimes you could be convicted of in California. Not only do you face severe criminal penalties if you are convicted of this crime, you will also have a negative stigma following you for the rest of your life. This poor public stigma -- sometimes referred to as a "scarlet letter" -- of being accused of…
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THE NCAA SHOULD BE SUPPORTED IN THE SANCTIONS IMPOSED ON PENN STATE
The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich find it shocking that people would question the NCAA's ability to sanction Penn State for the coward "look the other way" conduct of many people in their athletic department. The inaction by so many led directly to innocent children being molested. A Lewd and lascivious act on a child is a very serious offense, and in this case, Sandusky's inappropriate behavior with children will…
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Should Joe Paterno’s Statue be taken Down from Penn State Campus due to his Involvement in the “Sandusky” Molestation Scandal?
If in fact Joe Paterno was advised of sexual activity between Sandusky and minors -- which in California law would fall under PC 288 Lewd and Lascivious Acts with Child -- he had a legal obligation to report them to the police and social workers. IF he failed to do so and he had been in California, he could have been prosecuted for a crime. I have to assume there…
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Santa Ana Boxing Coach Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting one of the Teenage Members of his Boxing Club (California Penal Code Section 288)
It has been reported that Anthony Serrano, 45, who has been in charge of the Santa Ana Boxing Club for the past 10 years was arrested on Sunday after police received a complaint involving a 15-year-old boy, who is in the boxing program accusing Mr. Serrano of Lewd and Lascivious acts with a minor in Orange County. The victim was described by police as being a promising young boxer. Serrano…
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Orange County Teacher Arrested for Alleged Lewd Acts With 14 Year Old Student
With the LA Unified School District under fire for the recent child molestation scandal involving two different teachers at the same elementary school, down the road in Orange County, another case of alleged inappropriate behavior between a student and a teacher has flown a bit under the radar. A high school teacher in Anaheim Hills has been accused of lewd and lascivious acts with a 14 year old student. Details…
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