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Las Vegas is prone to open or gross lewdness violations because of the parties that take place almost every day. More often than not, these parties involve alcohol and drug use. The sexual drive of a person could be increased under the influence of these substances which may result to open and gross lewdness.

Engaging in sexual activity in public, exposing one’s private parts or offending others in the same context is considered a crime in and across Nevada. This article will help you understand open or gross lewdness in Nevada. If you are charged with this crime, immediately contact a Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer to help you.

What is Open or Gross Lewdness?

According to NRS 201.210, open or gross lewdness covers the following:

  • Any kind of deliberate sexual act committed in public or in a private place where others could still see it.
  • Any sexual encounter that is not consensual and only falls short of sexual assault or rape.

What are the elements of Open or Gross Lewdness?

A place where the act can be seen by other people.

Sexual acts (18 U.S. Code 2246)

  • Contact between the penis and the vulva, or penis and anus.
  • Contact between mouth and vulva, mouth and penis, or mouth and anus.
  • The penetration of the anal or genital opening of another person. It can be done by a hand, finger or by any object.
  • Intentional touching, not through the clothing, of the genitalia of another person who has not attained the age of 16 years.

The latter two must have an intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, degrade, or arouse/gratify the sexual desire of any person.

What are the Examples of Open or Gross Lewdness?

  • Masturbation in public - A guy can be charged with open or gross lewdness if he masturbates in a public place or even if he openly masturbates in front of his open window in his home. The crime is committed when the objectionable sexual act is done and third parties could see it.
  • Intentional touching - A guy flirting with a girl in the bar can be detained for open and gross lewdness if he touches her sexually without her consent.
  • Making out in public - This happens when couples make out in places where other people can see them. Some of the possible locations are in the bar, car hood, in the streets, etc.
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