Which Penal Code section specifically addresses lewd or lascivious acts?

Which Penal Code section specifically addresses lewd or lascivious acts?

• A. PC 273a
• B. PC 288
• C. PC 647.6
• D. VC 23152

Answer: (B)

Lewd or lascivious acts with a child are defined in California by Penal Code 288. The statute makes it a crime to willfully and lewdly commit any lewd or lascious act with or on the person of a child under 14, with the intent of arousing or appealing to sexual desires. It covers direct sexual touching and other inappropriate acts toward a minor. The age detail is crucial: 14 and under is the focus of this specific prohibition, with different provisions applying to other situations or ages. The other options relate to different offenses: one covers child abuse or neglect by a caregiver, another to molesting a minor in public, and the last to driving under the influence.

Lewd or lascivious acts with a child are defined in California by Penal Code 288. The statute makes it a crime to willfully and lewdly commit any lewd or lascious act with or on the person of a child under 14, with the intent of arousing or appealing to sexual desires. It covers direct sexual touching and other inappropriate acts toward a minor. The age detail is crucial: 14 and under is the focus of this specific prohibition, with different provisions applying to other situations or ages. The other options relate to different offenses: one covers child abuse or neglect by a caregiver, another to molesting a minor in public, and the last to driving under the influence.