In Weld County, Colorado, someone can be arrested with Indecent Exposure when they expose their genitalia to the public view. Defense lawyers say this can be both in public, and in private (car, yard, house, etc.). Quite recently in Northern Colorado, a man lured victims to his car by asking for help, once the victims got close enough, he would expose himself to them.
Greeley Indecent Exposure Attorney: Definition of Indecent Exposure
In Greeley, Fort Morgan, Sterling, Johnstown, and other Northern Colorado cities, our Indecent Exposure Attorneys use the Colorado law definition of Indecent Exposure – C.R.S. 18-7-302 – as:
(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.
Even though this man was in his own car, because he was exposing himself publicly to people he would ask for help, he was still arrested for Indecent Exposure.
Sentencing for Indecent Exposure in Public View in Weld County, Morgan County, and Logan County
In Weld County, Morgan County, and Logan County, courts sentencing those with Indecent Exposure convictions view them as class 1 misdemeanors. However, these charges can fall under a class 6 felony if the violation follows two prior convictions of a similar offense.
Public Indecency in Greeley is Very Similar to Indecent Exposure
Public Indecency in Greeley is a related and similar charge to Indecent Exposure. This is important, because Greeley Police often over charge Public Indecency as Indecent Exposure. Plus, Indecent Exposure is a sexual offense, requiring registration as a sex offender, while Public Indecency is not. Our lawyers can help decide what you will need to plead to in court, if anything. Never walk in to court and plead guilty to Indecent Exposure.
If you or someone you love has been charged with or arrested for Indecent Exposure in Greeley, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys in Northern Colorado. Call the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 to schedule your free consultation today. Together, we can protect your future.