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What is Lewdness? Lewdness is an indecent behavior which is offensive to observers. It can be a sexual desire to others or lust. Lewdness can be associated with sexual harassment or rape. Therefore, lewdness is also considered as a crime or felony. Lewdness is sometimes used interchangeably with licentiousness or lasciviousness, which both relate to debauchery and moral turpitude. It is a specific offense in certain state statutes and is included in general provisions in others.

Other definition of lewdness: Lewd conduct is any unlawful act committed by an individual with the purpose of arousing the libido or sexual interest of themselves or the person towards which this action is directed. Lewd conduct criminal offenses typically involve pornography, prostitution, or indecent exposure offenses.

According to Nevada Legislature, Nevada criminal law in NRS 201.210 provides that a person who engages in gross or open lewdness is guilty of a gross misdemeanor on a first offense, and a category D felony on a second offense. Thus a person convicted of a first offense faces up to one year in jail, and on a second offense up to 4 years of Nevada State Prison.

The common example of lewdness is a sexual activity in a public place which can offend people. Due to immorality of sexual activity in a public place, people are forced to file cases against the perpetuators. Gay people are common arrested because of acts of lewdness. But some innocent people are getting arrested because others misinterpret the laws regarding lewdness. If you are arrested because of these situations, always remember that help is always available through a lawyer that can defend you.

Penalties of Lewdness in State of Nevada include:

1. NRS 201.210 Open or gross lewdness; penalty.

A person who commits any act of open or gross lewdness is guilty:

• For the first offense, of a gross misdemeanor.
• For any subsequent offense, of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

For the purposes of this section, the breast feeding of a child by the mother of the child does not constitute an act of open or gross lewdness.

1. NRS 201.220 Indecent or obscene exposure; penalty.

A person, who makes any open and indecent or obscene exposure of his person, or of the person of another, is guilty:

• For the first offense, of a gross misdemeanor.
• For any subsequent offense, of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

For the purposes of this section, the breast feeding of a child by the mother of the child does not constitute an act of open and indecent or obscene exposure of her body.

Is there someone who accused you of lewdness? Or do you know someone, a member of your family or a friend who is accused of lewdness?If yes, then our advice is simple. You should find a lawyer that can protect your rights. Attorney William A. Kennedy has an experience in handling cases of lewdness. Call our law office right away for free counseling regarding your case.