Offenses such as Lewdness and Indecent Exposure may not carry the heaviest penalties; however, consequences of these types of convictions can still have a long lasting effect on a person’s life.

Repeated offenses may result in required registry as a sex offender.  Also, fines and jail time are real possibilities for these types of offenses.

An experienced criminal defense attorney can work with you to find the best options for your circumstances.


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Salt Lake City Criminal Defense Attorney

Lewdness and indecent exposure charges should not be taken lightly. If you are facing these types of charges, you need an experienced attorney.

For more than 28 years, Susanne Gustin has defended clients against a wide range of sexually motivated crimes. She will provide you with zealous representation, and work with you to find a solution to your legal issues.

Call Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law at 801-243-2814 to schedule a consultation. Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law represents individuals facing sex crime charges in Salt Lake County and Davis County, including Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Layton, Bountiful, West Jordan, Sandy, and surrounding communities.


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Utah Sex Crime Defense Information Center


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Lewdness and Indecent Exposure

Lewdness and Indecent Exposure- Utah Code §76-9-702 an individual is guilty of lewdness and indecent exposure when he or she commits a sexual act in public or where he or she knows it would alarm another person 14 years of age or older.


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Penalties for Lewdness and Indecent Exposure

Lewdness and Indecent Exposure is a class B misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and up to $1,000 in fines.


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Defense of Lewdness Charges

Unlike most other sexually motivated crimes, a person can be charged with lewdness despite both parties being consenting adults.

In some situations, with the help of an attorney, lewdness charges may be reduced to a lesser non-sexual misconduct charge such as disorderly conduct.


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Utah Sex Crimes Resources

Crimevictims.gov– Organization to increase sexual violence awareness through education.

The National Center for Victims of Crime- Organization for sex crime victim support


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Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law Salt Lake County Sex Crime Defense Attorney

To avoid possible consequences of lewdness and indecent exposure charges, call Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law at 801-243-2814. Susanne Gustin’s 24 years of experience in criminal defense, prepares her to handle any sex crime allegations you may face.

If you have been charged with lewdness or indecent exposure, contact Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law at 801-243-2814 for a consultation.

This firm services clients in Salt Lake City, Taylorsville, Riverton, Midvale, Clearfield, Clearfield, Layton, and surrounding areas. Call Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law to start discussing your options.


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