Indecent Exposure Attorney in Douglas County

This past September a United Airlines pilot was charged with Indecent Exposure when he opened the curtains of his 10th floor hotel room at Denver International Airport. A police probable cause statement reports that he “knowing and willfully” exposed his genitals to the public. The man pleaded not guilty stating that he didn’t know people could see him at the window. He was suspended as a pilot pending an internal review and his trial is set for March 2019. Charges such as these can be very damaging to a person’s reputation and profession. Thus, contacting an expert indecent exposure attorney is vital in situations like this.

Indecent Exposure Definitions | Douglas County Lawyer

In Douglas County, and throughout Colorado, C.R.S. 18-7-302 Indecent Exposure refers to:

(a) if a person 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 person with the intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desire of any person;

(b) if a person 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.

Indecent Exposure Examples | Colorado Attorney

There are many acts that can put you at risk for committing Indecent Exposure. Below is a snap shot of some commonly seen examples:

Urinating in public
Streaking
Sunbathing in the nude
Having a wardrobe malfunction
Changing clothes in public
Participating in sexual contact in a vehicle

It is important to keep in mind that for an Indecent Exposure conviction, a prosecutor must prove that the exposure of genitals had sexual intent. Obviously not all of these acts involve sexual intent. Furthermore, if it can be proven that the exposure of genitals was not done with sexual intent, the much lesser charge of Public Indecency can apply.

Indecent Exposure Punishments

A conviction of indecent exposure can range from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony. Without prior convictions, a class 1 misdemeanor is most common and can include up to an 18 month jail sentence and up to a $5,000 fine. For a class 6 felony to apply, there must be either two previous convictions of indecent exposure or a comparable offense. In addition to potential jail time and fines, indecent exposure is a sex offense. Consequently, sex offender treatment and sex offender registration become realities. Both of these consequences are difficult to navigate and are very impactful on your life and those close to you. Don’t face these penalties alone. Finally, contact a skilled indecent exposure attorney to help you protect what matters.