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Transient Arrested for Animal Cruelty and Lewd Conduct
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A transient was arrested by the LAPD Animal Cruelty Task Force on February 2nd after he was seen sexually violating a female German Shepard mix beneath a freeway underpass. Wade Strickland, 62, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and lewd conduct. He was sentenced to 3 years probation, ordered not to own or possess any animals, submit to searches by LAPD for animals at any time and attend two dozen animal care counseling sessions. According to city prosecutors, at the time of his arrest, Strickland was "found with two dogs, including the victim, and pornographic material in his possession."
According to Section 647(a) of the California Penal Code, lewd conduct is defined as any conduct that involves touching another's genitals, buttocks or female breasts with the intent to arouse himself sexually or annoy the victim. The offender must also be in a public place and in the presence of a third party who may be offended. Finally, the offender must be aware of the presence of the third party. Penalties for lewd conduct vary widely. Lewd conduct with an adult is always a misdemeanor, and carries penalties ranging from probation to a fine or jail time.
If you or someone you know has been charged with lewd conduct contact our office today. The criminal defense attorneys at theHedding law firm have a combined 75 years of experience in these types of cases. They will do their best to get you the best possible outcome for your unique case. |
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Posted By Admin on
November 30, 2010 01:26 pm |
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