§ 245.00 Public lewdness. (NY)
A person is guilty of public lewdness when he or she intentionally exposes
the private or intimate parts of his or her body in a lewd manner or commits
any other lewd act: (a) in a public place, or (b) (i) in private premises
under circumstances in which he or she may readily be observed from either
a public place or from other private premises, and with intent that he
or she be so observed, or (ii) while trespassing, as defined in section
140.05 of this part, in a dwelling as defined in subdivision three of
section 140.00 of this part, under circumstances in which he or she is
observed by a lawful occupant.
Public lewdness is a class B
misdemeanor.
§ 245.00 Public lewdness penalties
- Up to 90 days in jail
- Up to 3 years of probation
- Combination of jail and probation
- Permanent criminal record
- Employment, housing, immigration, and other consequences of conviction
Public
lewdness is typically charged in situations involving sexual acts that are done
for the purpose of being observed by the public. It can be charged alone
but it is usually charged with
exposure under 245.01. Simply put, the lewdness charge refers to the act and exposure is for
the nakedness which are each independently prohibited. Our defense efforts
focus on getting the charges removed from our client's records and
avoiding jail or other harsh penalties. If you or a loved-one has been
charged with lewdness or exposure in New York City,
contact us today for a consultation.