Public Lewdness Defense Attorney in Houston

Defense for Indecent Exposure/Public Lewdness Cases

Public lewdness, also referred to as indecent exposure in other states, is a criminal offense that involved exposing oneself or performing a sexual act in a public place. This act may be performed intentionally for the purpose of sexual arousal or to offend others. It may also be performed in a reckless manner, in a case where the offender is careless about whether another person may be present and will be offended or alarmed by the act. This offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor in Texas.

Are you facing criminal charges for public lewdness? It is crucial that you contact a Houston criminal lawyer as soon as possible. This sex crime may have serious repercussions, including criminal penalties as well as the possibility that you will face mandatory sex offender registration. When you involve an attorney early in the process, he or she may be able to step in and begin working immediately to protect your legal rights. For example, the act may have been unintentional. The prosecuting attorney may actually have no physical evidence against you, only witness testimony. In these or any similar situations, your defense lawyer may be able to successfully challenge the allegations or at the very least help to minimize potential penalties.

Houston Public Lewdness Defense Lawyer

A conviction for public lewdness in Houston, Texas may mean that the defendant will face up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $4,000. A conviction of this kind may also have a negative impact on the defendant’s career and reputation.

Make sure you do what you can to avoid a conviction and the serious penalties for this offense by contacting a Houston Public Lewdness Defense Lawyer at our law offices to discuss your case and how we can help.