Lewd and Lascivious Behavior in Wisconsin

Question: What is lewd and lascivious behavior in Wisconsin?

Answer: Lewd and lascivious behavior covers sexual activity with another person in public as well as indecently exposing yourself in public. In Wisconsin, lewd and lascivious behavior is a Class A misdemeanor, which means that it carries a potential of up to 9 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $10,000. If a child is involved as a witness to the lewd and lascivious behavior, the penalties could be much more severe; there’s a variety of different felonies that could be charged in a situation like that.