You are charged with Public lewdness, a Class B misdemeanor. Because you are charged with a crime, I doubt a judge will allow you to represent yourself. In addition, without a lawyer, how will you know if the DA makes you a fair offer? I've seen DAs try to get higher penalties from people who try to represent themselves. It's like anything else --- negotiation. I finished a case yesterday where the DA offered my client a non-criminal offense and 3 days community service and my client was ready to accept. However, I wasn't because I didn't think community service was warranted. After negotiating, I got the DA to totally drop the community service and saved my client 21 hours of his time. I am a former federal and State prosecutor and have been doing criminal defense for over 15 years. Feel free to check out my web site and contact me if you wish to retain counsel.

Mr. Rothstein is correct. It is always better to have an attorney with you to defend you and preserve your rights in court. We have substantial experience handling these types of cases and reasonable fees, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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You are charged with a misdemeanor which may result in your having a permanent criminal record. An experienced criminal defense attorney should be able to protect your rights and interests. That attorney absent exascerbating circumstances should be able to negotiate a disposition which will not result in your having such a criminal record. Please contact my office @ 7188340087 fo a free phone consultation.