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Lewdness N.J.S.A. 2C:14-4

Were you charged with Lewdness in New Jersey? A lewdness attorney for Hamilton Township Scenic Overlook can help you. The good news is that lewdness, NJSA 2C:14-4, can be considered a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, which means that it will be handled in Municipal Court. Additionally, it is technically not considered a crime then.

We are asked a lot, “what are the penalties for lewdness? Will I have to register as a sex offender?  I was charged with lewdness at the scenic overlook in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, will I go to jail?” No matter what your question is, we can answer it and help you.    

If you were charged as a result of being at the scenic overlook, I already know it was a NJ State Police trooper that issued the complaint. I’m guessing they did not fingerprint and process you. It is okay to be angry and scared right now. You are not the first person to go through this.

What Is Considered Lewd?

Any flagrantly lewd and offensive act which he knows or reasonably expects is likely to be observed by other nonconsenting person who would be affronted or alarmed.

Is Lewdness A Crime? Will I Go To Jail


Lewdness is a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey.  However, it can be a fourth degree crime depending on the facts. It is unlikely that you will go to jail if this is the first time you were charged with lewdness.  We will need to explore all of the facts of your case and explore all of your available defenses.  We will need to sit down and discuss your case in great detail to MAKE SURE NO DEFENSE IS OVERLOOKED.

Want To Talk To A New Jersey Attorney

Call us at 609-392-7600 to discuss your case. Make sure the lawyer you hire is experienced, like us, in handling this type of ticket. Otherwise, you will have a few surprises you were not warned of.

We handle lewdness charges in Mercer County, Middlesex County, and Burlington County. 

Mercer County: Hamilton, Trenton, Ewing, Lawrence, Pennington, East Windsor, West Windsor, Hopewell, Princeton Township, Princeton Borough, Hightstown, and Robbinsville.

Middlesex County: Plainsboro, Cranbury, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, and Sayreville.

Burlington County: Bordentown, Burlington City, Burlington Township, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Willingboro, Mt. Holly, Florence, and Pemberton.Call our office at 609-392-7600 to discuss your case NOW.