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Section 1155 | CALCRIM (Jury Instructions)

CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) Section 1155. Cal.App.4th 422, 431–433 [113 Cal.Rptr.2d 195] [lewd act requires touching between prostitute and customer]. • Lewd Co

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Section 1155

CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) § 1155

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Cal.App.4th 422, 431–433 [113 Cal.Rptr.2d 195] [lewd act requires touching
between prostitute and customer].

Lewd Conduct Defined. Pryor v. Municipal Court (1979) 25 Cal.3d 238, 256
[158 Cal.Rptr. 330, 599 P.2d 636].

Specific Intent Required. Pen. Code, § 647(b).

Act in Furtherance Required. Pen. Code, § 647(b).

Act in Furtherance May Precede Agreement. In re Cheri T. (1999) 70
Cal.App.4th 1400, 1407–1408 [83 Cal.Rptr.2d 397]; contra, People v. Davis
(1988) 201 Cal.App.3d Supp. 1, 4–5 [247 Cal.Rptr. 359].

Act in Furtherance May Consist of Words Alone. Kim v. Superior Court (People)
(2006) 136 Cal.App.4th 937, 945 [39 Cal.Rptr.3d 338].
SECONDARY SOURCES
2 Witkin & Epstein, California Criminal Law (4th ed. 2012) Sex Offenses and
Crimes Against Decency, §§ 76–78, 178.
6 Millman, Sevilla & Tarlow, California Criminal Defense Practice, Ch. 144, Crimes
Against Order, § 144.11[1] (Matthew Bender).
Couzens & Bigelow, Sex Crimes: California Law and Procedure §§ 12:16, 12:17
(The Rutter Group).
1156–1159.
Reserved for Future Use
CALCRIM No. 1155
SEX OFFENSES
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Common Questions

This section of the CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) establishes legal requirements and provisions that apply to specific circumstances in California law.

This section applies when the specific conditions outlined in the statute are met. The exact applicability depends on the facts of each situation.

Penalties vary based on the specific violation and circumstances. They may include fines, imprisonment, or other legal consequences as specified in the California code.

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In simple terms: CALCRIM (Jury Instructions) Section 1155. Cal.App.4th 422, 431–433 [113 Cal.Rptr.2d 195] [lewd act requires touching between prostitute and customer]. • Lewd Co. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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