What is an example of indecent exposure?

Revealing one’s genitals under circumstances likely to offend others. Exposure is indecent under the law whenever a reasonable person would or should know that his act may be seen by others–for example, in a public place or through an open window–and that it is likely to cause affront or alarm.

What are the consequences of indecent exposure?

The penalties for a conviction of indecent exposure include a fine of up to $1,000 and a possible jail sentence of up to 6 months. However, anyone who is charged with a sex offense, even one as “minor” as indecent exposure, will be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of their life.

What are the elements of indecent exposure?

You willfully exposed your genitals. You exposed your genitals in the presence of a person who may be offended or annoyed by your actions, AND. You intended to direct public attention to your genitals to sexually gratifying yourself or someone else, or to sexually offending another person.

Which of the following crimes would be a felony?

Crimes considered a felony can include: aggravated assault and/or battery, arson, burglary, domestic violence, drug-related crimes, DUI, fraud, kidnapping, manslaughter, murder, rape, robbery, theft and vandalism. A person convicted in court of a felony becomes labeled a felon.

Is a butt considered indecent exposure?

Defenses for Indecent Exposure No indecent exposure occurred: Exposure of the genital area, pubic hair, buttocks or female breasts is not considered indecent exposure (but it could be considered open and gross lewdness if it is done to produce alarm or shock)

Is public indecency a felony or misdemeanor?

Generally, public indecency is a misdemeanor. However, if the person has previously been convicted of three cases of public indecency, subsequent charges may be brought as felonies. The misdemeanor is punishable by up to twelve months, a $1,000 fine, or both. Felony level offenses carry 1 to 5 years in prison.

Is exposing yourself to someone a crime?

Indecent exposure laws in most states make it a crime to purposefully display one’s genitals in public, causing others to be alarmed or offended. While the motive will vary from person to person, indecent exposure is often committed for the sexual gratification of the offender or to entice a sexual response.

What is the smallest felony you can get?

So, exactly what is a 4th Degree felony then? In states who apply this category of crimes, it is the least serious type of felony offense that a defendant can be charged with and is one step above the most serious level of misdemeanor offenses.