Lewd or Lascivious Act with a Child–Penal Code 288

Being charged with Penal Code § 288 is one of the worst things that can happen to a person, especially if the accusation is false. PC 288 is an allegation that you touched the body of a child younger than 14 years old for the purposes of satisfying your own sexual desires or the sexual desires of the child. This crime is called “lewd and lascivious conduct” or “lewd or lascivious act on a child under 14.”

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One of the difficulties these types of cases present is the age of the alleged victim. The accuser’s credibility will always come into play. You and your El Cajon criminal defense lawyer must have a strategy in place to gather information about the accuser’s credibility. Has the child ever made similar allegations in the past? If so, what was the outcome? Does the child have a history of telling stories or imagining things? Will the child’s school or medical records reveal any pertinent information? What about emails, texts or phone records? An El Cajon criminal defense attorney who has experience defending lewd or lascivious conduct charges will know how to obtain this information and to use it to benefit your case.

Most “lewd or lascivious act on a child” cases will involve expert witnesses and expert testimony. There are experts who deal with the development of children’s memories, for example. There are experts who are familiar with pedophilia and the type of person who is can appropriately be labeled a pedophile. There are private investigators who can help gather information and interview witnesses.

As you can see, you need a lawyer who has handled criminal cases on this scale, working with all your investigators, witnesses, experts, and all the evidence to form a strong strategy and defense. Anything can happen with these kinds of charges: from the case being dismissed, to the charges being dropped to a misdemeanor, to going to trial and facing life in prison. You simply cannot afford to settle for an attorney who doesn’t know what he’s doing. You need to be confident that your lawyer will manage your case with care and grit.

At Lounsbery Law Office, PC, we have the experience and expertise to successfully defend you against these allegations, as we have other clients before you. To give yourself the best chance at winning your case, you should read our ebook “Fighting Your Criminal Case: A Serious Response to Serious Charges“. Learn more about these types of sex crimes cases. Learn more about our experienced “lewd and lascivious conduct” El Cajon attorney Tate R. Lounsbery. You must have plenty of questions about how to proceed and what steps you need to take. To get all of your questions answered, send us an email or call us at 619-792-1451. Now is the time to defend yourself.