Lewd conduct is an embarrassing, yet serious offense that can tarnish your reputation. If you don't act quickly and get yourself a criminal defense lawyer you could be subject to a hefty fine, community service or even jail time.

Charges involving lewd behavior can show up in a basic background check if an attorney doesn't expunge them for you. This could negatively impact your ability to:

• Find a new job or advance your career
• Earn a professional license
• Rent an apartment or home
• And more

If you are facing lewd conduct charges, you must hire an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

The Law Firm of Lance J. Robinson has defended hundreds of clients, getting many of their charges reduced or even dismissed completely. If you're charged with lewd conduct in New Orleans while visiting from out of town, the Office of Lance J. Robinson can enter a plea of not guilty and appear on your behalf in court, leaving you free to return home. Contact us to get started with a free, confidential consultation today and avoid even the idea of a jail sentence for this misdemeanor.

The Office of Lance J. Robinson has over 22 years of experience defending clients who have been charged with lewd behavior. Our offices are conveniently located in Metairie and Gretna, and we proudly serve the entire greater Louisiana area. Learn what our expertise can do for you when you're facing criminal charges:

1. We appear in court on your behalf, so you can leave town if you came here for a trip and continue living your life.
2. We review your paperwork for inconsistencies or clerical errors that could result in a dismissal of your case.
3. We negotiate for a reduced charge, such as a minimal fine to avoid jail time.
4. We prepare an aggressive defense, if your charges do not get dismissed or reduced to your satisfaction.
5. We remove your arrest or charge from your record with an expungement, so you can start fresh with a clean slate without a misdemeanor felony on it.
6. We put your needs first, by working day and night on your behalf and making ourselves available to you 24/7.

If you are an out-of-town visitor, you can leave New Orleans with peace of mind, knowing this matter is being addressed immediately and aggressively by a law firm that specializes in defending against criminal cases in New Orleans and the surrounding area.

All too often, drinking and public urination go hand in hand, making public urination fairly common in New Orleans. In some other cities, public urination may only be charged as an infraction. Here, public urination and other forms of lewd behaviour are considered misdemeanors and taken very seriously. Even if the charges are dropped, they will stay on your record until you take action to get it expunged.

The best way to avoid lewd conduct charges in New Orleans is to understand what puts you at the most risk. New Orleans and Southern Louisiana are home to plenty of exciting and world-famous attractions. But bigger crowds require a bigger police presence to help maintain order. This makes most public events such as festivals, concerts, parades and sporting events, magnets for police officers who are on the lookout for conduct violations and other disruptive activity.

If you're already facing a conduct charge, you need to act quickly and discover what your options are for beating it. It's important to note that lewd conduct doesn't necessarily equate to sexual misconduct. In addition, depending on the charge, getting convicted of lewd conduct doesn't always require you to register as a sex offender. However, this doesn't mean there aren't steep consequences and prejudices to your criminal record you could face as a result of the charge.

If you are issued a summons for lewd conduct, you should never ignore the summons and hope it will simply go away. There are serious consequences for ignoring a summons. A judge will attach an arrest warrant, and when you are arrested, you will face more serious charges. The outstanding warrant and criminal charge will show up during a background check for a job, internship, apartment rental or simple traffic stop.

According to §54-254, the penalties for lewd conduct in New Orleans could include a hefty fine and community service. Depending on your previous offenses and the severity of the lewd act in question, you could even face jail time. 

This is why it's highly recommended that you secure the services of a highly regarded New Orleans defense lawyer as soon as possible, if you're facing lewd criminal charges.

Many people think they have a clean slate if their charges are dropped, but this is not the case. The arrest stays on your record even after the charges have been dismissed. Whether you are convicted of a crime or just arrested for one, it is important to get your record expunged.

Expungement is the process by which a person's arrest or conviction is “sealed” and erased from public view. This means that the charges won't show up on your record and should no longer be available on background checks. If you want to get your record expunged as quickly and painlessly as possible, you should hire an attorney who is familiar with the process.

The Law Office of Lance J. Robinson is experienced in handling record expungements for charges ranging from traffic violations to lewd conduct violations and more. Based on the facts of your lewd conduct case, we could achieve a complete dismissal of your case or a reduction of the charge with a minimal fine. As one of our clients, no matter what the outcome is in court, under Louisiana laws, we are prepared to help you expunge this unpleasant charge from your public record.