Lewd and Lascivious Sex Crimes under Florida Law for Tampa, Hillsborough County

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Lewd and Lascivious Acts

The Florida legislature has provided for very broad definitions of lewd and lascivious acts. The entire statutory scheme prohibits certain acts with a child or in the presence of a child. If you have been accused of the very serious offense of lew and lascivious behavior with a child or teenager, than contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Sammis Law Firm.

Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients charged with lewd and lascivious crimes in Tampa for Hillsborough County, St. Petersburg and Clearwater for Pinellas County, Bartow and Lakeland for Polk County, New Port Richey and Dade City for Pasco County, Brooksville for Hernando County, and Bradenton for Manatee County, Florida.

Types of Lewd and Lascivious Charges under Florida Law

Florida law provides for different types of lewd and lascivious crimes depending on the age of the person accused and the age of the alleged victim as well as the type of contact alleged. This sexually motivated crime comes with harsh penalties.

Lewd, Lascivious, Indecent Assault or Act Upon or in the Presence of Child; Sexual Battery § 800.04, Fla.Stat
Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Engaging in Sexual Activity) § 800.04(4)(a), Fla.Stat.
Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Encouraging, Forcing or Enticing) § 800.04(4)(b), Fla.Stat.
Lewd or Lascivious Molestation § 800.04(5), Fla.Stat.
Lewd or Lascivious Conduct § 800.04(6), Fla.Stat.
Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition Presence of Child § 800.04(7)(a), Fla.Stat.
Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition Over Computer Service § 847.0135(5), Fla.Stat.
Lewd or Lascivious Offenses Committed Upon or in the Presence of an Elderly or Disabled Person § 798.02

Other Types of Sexually Motivated Crimes under Florida Law

Charges for lewd and lascivious conduct often accompany other types of charges for sexually motivated crimes such as sexual battery, aggravated sexual battery or child pornography.

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