Item: Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall
Rating: 5
Author: JC

Lewdness

Seaside Heights NJ Lewdness Attorney

Our lawyers know from experience how complicated a lewdness offense can be to defend in Ocean County. Cases that involve allegations of lewd conduct tend to be very contentious as a result of the general distaste for this type of charge and the alarm frequently expressed by the victim. If you were arrested and charged with lewdness in Toms River, Lacey, Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant Beach, Long Beach or another local municipality, hiring a skilled attorney is going to be your best course of action in avoiding a conviction. The team of criminal attorneys at Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has over 100 years of experience and includes a former prosecutor in approximately 15 municipalities in Ocean County, including Toms River, Berkeley, Jackson, Lacey, Stafford and Point Pleasant Beach. Contact us anytime of day or night at (732) 286-6500 for a comprehensive review and evaluation of your lewdness charge.

Lewdness & Indecent Exposure in Ocean County

Every criminal complaint or indictment alleging lewdness arises out of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-4. This statute makes it a disorderly persons offense to commit a "flagrantly lewd and offensive act" that is intended or likely to be observed by a non-consenting party who will be alarmed or affronted by the conduct. The charge escalates to a fourth degree crime if the actor exposes his intimate parts for purposes of sexual arousal or gratification and: (1) the victim is less than 13 years of age and the actor is at least four years older; or (2) the victim suffers from a mental disease or defect which renders them unable to understand the sexual nature of the conduct. In applying the requirements of 2C:14-4, "lewd act" includes exposing genitals for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of the actor or another person.

Lewdness Penalty Chart

Penalty	Disorderly Persons Offense	Fourth Degree Crime
Fine	0 to $1,000	Up to $10,000
VCCO Assessment	$50	$50
Safe Neighborhood Fund	$75	$75
Court Costs	$33	$33
Restitution	As ordered by court	As ordered by court
Probation	Permissible	Permissible
License Suspension	In discretion of court	In discretion of court
Incarceration	Up to 6 Months Jail	Up 18 Months Prison

Point Pleasant Lewdness Defense Attorney

Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall represents clients accused of lewdness and other indecent conduct and have successfully represented countless individuals arrested for violating 2C:14-4. Whether you have been charged with inappropriate conduct at the Forked River Service Area on the Garden State Parkway, on the beach in Point Pleasant Beach, at Great Adventure or in any other location in Ocean County, the lawyers at our firm have what you need to insure your interests are protected. An attorney is available to discuss your arrest in Lakewood, Barnegat, Lavallette, Bay Head or another town immediately at (732) 286-6500. Do not hesitate to contact us as initial consultations with a lawyer are free.

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Exemplary attorneys. I hired them for a DUI and an expungement. I was happy with the results for both cases. Special thank you to Samera for always answering all of my calls and questions JC

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I'm 45 years old and this was my first time ever getting in trouble with the law. I was in need of a lawyer and after careful research, I called John F. Marshall Attorneys and was introduced to Abe Basch. Abe was professional, supportive and very thorough. I had three charges against me, one civil and two criminal. I was so scared and expressed that to Abe. The first day I had to go to court, I was an absolute nervous wreck but Abe prepped me and kept my anxiety levels down by going over the process of the courts thoroughly with me. He fought to get my charges dismissed and won all three cases (two court appearances). Abe is positive, confident and he ensured I felt the same way. I'd like to say thank you to Abe for working so diligently on my cases to get them dismissed. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my chest! I highly recommend Abe for any charges you may be faced with. Rose C.

I was out of state on a family emergency and I had to retain council asap as a boy friend was sitting in county jail with the new no bail point system and Mr marshal and staff made me feel Soo much better knowing that my detained loved one was in such great hands! He spoke to me as I was outta state kept in touch allowed me to work out payment due to the situation and just all out the difference in my bfs voice alone with all the medical problems and such he was going threw sounded better than he had since the first day he was there and was Soo happy that Mr marshal went that day retained to see him in the jail and have him ready for court which wasn't supposed to be till Friday but again Mr marshall and team got it so we can get him now on wendsday and all I have to say is if your looking for a real down to earth lawyer that will work with you and help in anyway possible and I can't for get the team at the office TONI and everyone else thank you again I'd give 100 stars if I could! Nicole J.

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