SEX CRIMES LAW — CALIFORNIA
Lewd Acts with a Child in California — PC §288
Lewd acts with a child under 14 under PC §288(a) is a felony carrying 3–8 years and lifetime sex offender registration. It is one of the most serious sex crime charges in California.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Lewd Acts with Minor California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §288
- Classification
- Felony
- Maximum Penalty
- 3, 6, or 8 years state prison / additional terms for force or aggravation
- Probation Eligible
- Extremely limited
- Strike Offense
- Yes — violent felony
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