Dallas Criminal Law Attorney: Public Lewdness and Exposure Charges
The Menchu Law Office is a gay-friendly law firm that provides discreet and effective criminal defense for those facing public lewdness or indecent exposure charges. Under the Texas Penal Code, public lewdness and indecent exposure are misdemeanors. A conviction, however, could have as much impact as a felony. Located in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, we are often able to help our clients avoid the consequences of a conviction through strong criminal defenses.
Public Lewdness and Indecent Exposure cases are almost exclusively enforced in situations involving two men. Many men each year are charged by the Vice Squad in adult movie theaters, spas, parks or outside of gay clubs and bars.
In many cases, if a friend or loved one has been arrested and taken down to the jail, the Menchu Law Office can help post the bond and secure his immediate release from jail.
Do I have a Warrant?
Often, in Public Lewdness and Indecent Exposure cases, persons charged are not taken to jail. Dallas police officers file the case at large, which results in a warrant being issued long after the police encounter. If you think you may have a warrant, you should contact the Menchu Law Office immediately. Although the officers may say that a notice will be sent out, it generally is not sent out at all or sent out long after arrest. We can often have warrants lifted the same day without booking into jail.
Once we have the warrant lifted, we represent our clients in court. We have achieved a proven record of success in matters related to public sex allegations. Successful outcomes vary, and they include a memo agreement for first-time offenders. Other results include a reduction to a lesser included offense -- such as disorderly conduct -- which is tantamount to a ticket, and deferred adjudication.
Will I go to Jail?
Public Lewdness and Indecent Exposure charges are serious, but the proper legal representation will help you avoid jail and other serious consequences. Our goal is to always have public lewdness or indecent exposure charges taken off your record so that you don't have to worry about the impact of charges on your future.
Our team is available by calling the Menchu Law Office at 214-357-3311 to speak with a lawyer. We offer free, discreet and confidential initial consultations. Credit cards are accepted. Weekend hours are available by appointment. We are GLBT friendly.
