The attorney for Justin Amend, charged with public lewdness for his alleged part in a public sex act, plans to ask the District Attorney for a plea deal.
The 29-year-old Amend, of Oakfield, wasn't in court today, and his case was continued to July 27, giving attorney Tom Williams time to discuss the case with the DA's office.
Public lewdness is a Class B misdemeanor. It is the only charge Amend is facing from the alleged early June encounter in Farrall Park, Batavia, with alleged partner Suzanne Corona, so it wouldn't seem there is much room to bargain.
Williams said he didn't want to speak for the DA, but he mentioned as an example, the charge could be reduced to disorderly conduct.
"It's a B misdemeanor," Williams added. "It's less serious than stealing a candy bar. You can get a year in jail for stealing a candy bar. You only can only get 90 days for this."
If a deal isn't struck, Williams said, then the July 27 court date will be used for filing motions in preparation for a possible trial.
Corona, who is also charged with adultery, is scheduled to appear in court at 1 p.m. today.
The case has brought an international spotlight to Batavia because the adultery charge is so unusual.
Television camera crews from Rochester were on hand for Amend's hearing this morning.
