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Facing New Jersey indecent exposure charges?
You may feel overwhelmed or fearful of the future. Our attorneys at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC are here to provide peace of mind and guide you through the legal road ahead.
Indecent exposure is often a fourth-degree offense. Our New Jersey indecent exposure lawyers will help you build a strong defense and attempt to minimize your penalties.
What Are Indecent Exposure and Lewdness Charges in New Jersey?
N.J.S.A. Section 2C:14-4 defines lewdness, also known as indecent exposure, as a crime in the fourth degree. You might face these charges for:
- Exposing your intimate parts to a person less than 13 years old if you are more than four years older than them
- Exposing your intimate parts to a person who is not able to understand the nature of your conduct due to a mental disease or defect
Your charges might be downgraded to a delito menor if they qualify as a “infracción por alteración del orden público,” meaning you committed a flagrantly lewd or offensive act and knew you would be observed by a non-consenting person.
Examples of such acts might include:
- Streaking
- Engaging in sexual activity in public
- Exposing one’s genitals in public
- Public urination
Let our New Jersey indecent exposure lawyers help you understand your charges.
What You Need To Know If You Have Been Charged With Indecent Exposure in New Jersey
Are you facing New Jersey indecent exposure and lewdness charges? Know that:
- You are innocent until proven guilty.
- You have the right to defend your charges.
- You have the right to retain an NJ criminal lawyer.
- You have the right to remain silent during interrogations.
- While lewdness is a minor offense, it will appear on your criminal record if convicted.
Nuestro Abogados de delitos sexuales en Nueva Jersey are here to assist and support you throughout the legal process and defend you against related leyes sobre delitos sexuales.
New Jersey Indecent Exposure and Lewdness Penalties
Under N.J.S.A. Section 2C:14-4, a lewdness charge can be upgraded to a fourth-degree offense if you exposed yourself to someone under the age of 13 or who was mentally incapacitated. This is the lowest level of criminal offense in New Jersey.
If you were convicted of a fourth-degree lewdness offense, you might face up to 18 months in prison and fines of up to $10,000. Meanwhile, if you were charged with the lesser disorderly persons offense, you might face up to six months in jail and $1,000 in fines.
Debajo 2C:14-7, you are not permitted to use evidence of the victim’s prior sexual conduct or their appearance at the time of the incident as part of your defense in front of a jury. Instead, you would need to present it in a preliminary hearing.
Victims have the right to file protective orders in these cases; all records relating to them would be confidential.
If you need help understanding New Jersey statutes related to indecent exposure, our criminal defense attorneys will break them down for you.
Estudio de caso
Desestiman cargos de agresión sexual en Somerville, Nueva Jersey
Un caso reciente en el condado de Somerset, Somerville, Nueva Jersey, juzgado en el Tribunal Superior, demostró ese punto. Un hombre fue acusado de agresión sexual, violación de la ley NJSA 2C: 14-2. La acusación era que, mientras una mujer estaba borracha, él se aprovechó de ella y cometió el acto de agresión sexual. Estuvo en prisión de cinco a diez años, bajo la Ley de Megan.
Possible Defenses For Indecent Exposure & Lewdness
Allow our New Jersey indecent exposure lawyers to build a strong public indecency defense in an attempt to minimize your charges or penalties. Potential defenses include:
- Challenging the presence of others
- Accidental exposure
- No lascivious intent, meaning you did not gain sexual gratification from the offense
- Consent from the alleged victim
If the incident happened in a private location, you may have an easier time proving that it was consensual or does not meet the legal definition of lewdness. If it happened in public, our lewd conduct lawyers will look for other methods of defending your charges.
Other Crimes Related to Indecency
New Jersey recognizes a few other charges related to lewdness or indecency:
- Obscenity – Section 2C:34-2: Selling, renting, or distributing obscene material to a person 18 years of age or older
- Loitering to engage in prostitution – Section 2C:34-1.1: Wandering in a public place with the intent of engaging in prostitution
- A diseased person committing an act of sexual penetration – Section 2C:34-5: Knowingly exposing a sexual partner to a sexually transmitted disease without their consent
New Jersey Indecent Exposure and Lewdness FAQ
What is considered lewd conduct in New Jersey?
Lewd conduct involves exposing one’s genitals to a non-consenting person for the purpose of sexual gratification.
What is the difference between lewdness and indecent exposure?
Indecent exposure is an act of lewdness in front of someone younger than 13 or who is mentally incapacitated.
Does a disorderly persons charge show up on background checks for employers?
Yes, a disorderly persons charge would typically show up on a background check.
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We Can Defend You Against Sexual Offense Charges
At Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC, we have been defending clients against sexual offense charges since 1955. Let us use our extensive experience and knowledge of New Jersey statutes to strengthen your case.
Contact our New Jersey indecent exposure lawyers at (908) 873-3571, o contáctenos en línea para una consulta inicial confidencial y evaluación del caso. Su consulta inicial se llevará a cabo por teléfono, y puede programar una cita en una de nuestras ubicaciones de las oficinas en todo Nueva Jersey.
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