Exposing your genitals to another for sexual purposes is charged as Indecent Exposure in Castle Rock and Douglas County. A teacher was recently arrested for exposing himself to a woman in a Hobby Lobby parking lot. The incident occurred after midnight, which makes me question why the two were there. Hobby Lobby is usually not open that late, so why were the woman and the teacher in the parking lot together? Was this a chance encounter or were they meeting up for another purpose? Either way, because she called the police to report the exposure, he was arrested and charged with this sex offense.

Douglas County Indecent Exposure Attorney: Definition of Indecent Exposure

The Douglas County, Colorado law definition of Indecent Exposure – C.R.S. 18-7-302 – is:

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A person commits indecent exposure:

(a) If he or she knowingly exposes his or her genitals to the view of any person under circumstances in which such conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm to the other person with the intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desire of any person;

(b) If he or she knowingly performs an act of masturbation in a manner which exposes the act to the view of any person under circumstances in which such conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm to the other person.”

Because the teacher showed his genitals and the woman claimed to be alarmed by the viewing, he is facing this charge.

Sentence for Indecent Exposure in Highlands Ranch and Parker

As a class 1 misdemeanor in Castle Rock, Highland Ranch, and Parker, Indecent Exposure is punishable by 6 to 18 months in the Douglas County Jail and up to $5,000 in fines. However, if it is a second or subsequent offense, this crime is charged as a class 6 felony, which is punishable by 12 to 18 months in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $100,000 in fines. A conviction of this crime also requires registration as a sex offender.

If you or a loved one has been arrested for, charged with, or accused of Indecent Exposure in Castle Rock or Douglas County, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 303-265-1950 to schedule a free consultation today. Together, we can protect your future.