Exposing your genitals for a sexual purpose or masturbating in public view is charged as Indecent Exposure in Castle Rock or Douglas County. A man was recently arrested for a string of Indecent Exposure allegations after his tattoo led to his capture. According to the news, police had gotten multiple reports about a nude man engaging in inappropriate conduct. Two women reported that a naked man was standing outside their house touching himself. Another allegation surfaced a few days later when a woman said a nude man entered her house through the sliding glass door and was actively masturbating in her home. The two final incidents were regarding a naked man approaching people while touching himself. At one point, he was captured on surveillance camera, where his tattoo was visible which led to his arrest.

Castle Rock Indecent Exposure Lawyer: Definition of Indecent Exposure

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

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(1) 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 it was specifically stated that the man was touching himself during each naked interaction, he would likely be facing multiple charges under subsection (b).

Sentence for Indecent Exposure in Highlands Ranch and Parker

In Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, and Parker, this crime is a class 1 misdemeanor sex offense. It is punishable by 6 to 18 months in the Douglas County Jail and up to $5,000 in fines. Not only that, but a conviction will require a period of registering as a sex offender. If, as it would be likely based on the report above, the man was charged with multiple Indecent Exposure counts and he pleads to more than one, he will have to register as a sex offender for life.

If you or someone you love has be charged with Indecent Exposure, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880 to schedule a free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.

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