MENZA, J.S.C.
The question presented is whether private sexual conduct constitutes the offense of lewdness under the Code.
The defendant is charged with aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault. The defendant wishes the court to instruct the jury of the additional charge of lewdness.
The victim is a seven-year-old child. It is alleged that the defendant sexually assaulted her by touching her private parts. These acts were performed in a private...
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