Peeking
In recent years, statutes have been added to the California Penal Code that make it illegal to look in, take pictures of, and use video cameras in areas where one knows another will be, and will have an expectation of privacy in. These statutes are aimed at particular offenses, such as looking in residence windows, hiding cameras in dressing rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms, aiming cameras up a female’s dress or skirt, etc…. While these statutes may be new, prosecutors are taking the offenses very seriously and the types of offenses covered by this code section are broadening based on people’s conduct. Furthermore, these offenses are “wobbler” crimes and depending on a person’s behavior, charges may be filed at either the misdemeanor or felony level.
If you are being investigated for or charged with any type of “peeking” crime, you need sex crime defense lawyers that have experience with these new statutes handling your case. At WILL & WILL, LLP, our sex crimes defense team of former prosecutors and career defense attorneys has handled all sorts of “peeking” cases. We are familiar with the many elements that prosecutors must prove, as well as what defenses are effective. If you’re facing “peeking” charges, call or contact the sex crimes defense firm WILL & WILL, LLP today for a free consultation.
