First, get yourself a good lawyer who has a reputation for successfully defending cases such as yours. Second. I'm going to assume you made no statements to the police when you were arrested and formally charged with Lewd Conduct in violation of the California Penal Code. Third, I'm also going to assume you were read your Miranda Rights by the police and that you made no statement, either oral or in writing, about yourself without having first consulted your lawyer.
Since you have posted to this forum after the fact of arrest and being formally charged, you've obviously made bail and are no longer in police custody.
Again, get yourself a good lawyer who has a reputation for successfully defending cases such as yours. The questions you have asked here are for a lawyer to answer for you -- the person he/she will be defending in court.
The fact you were arrested and formally charged with the offense of Lewd Conduct does not mean you are guilty of that specified offense. When you were formally charged for Lewd Conduct, the specified California Penal Code was referenced in the charging document prepared by the police. Once you retain a good lawyer, he/she will explain the specific charge of Lewd Conduct as it is referenced in the California Penal Code and your lawyer will be able to answer the questions you have asked here. Your lawyer will also carefully question you about other questions he/she might have in defending you in court.
Why would you not plead guilty? Only your lawyer can advise you on making a plea or not making a plead of guilt. Again, get yourself a lawyer who has a reputation for successfully defending people like yourself.
Remember that there are lawyers who have a reputation for trying cases like yours and there are lawyers who have a reputation for successfully defending cases like yours.
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