Was Charged with Indecent Exposure?

If a person exposes their private parts in a manner which is likely to be viewed by and be an “affront” to others, their offense of public indecency is typically classified as a fourth degree misdemeanor. This carries the following penalties: a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail; and. a fine of up to $250.

What does it mean to be charged with indecent exposure?

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 an example of indecent exposure?

Examples of Indecent Exposure

An adult male who flashes his genitals in a public park in front of other park-goers; A teenager who exposes his genitals to women on a street corner as a dare from his friends; or. A couple engaged in a sexual act in their car in a public parking lot, in plain view of others.