Indecent Exposure is charged in Greeley and Weld County when a person is accused of masturbating in view of another person and causes alarm to that person. Recently, these charges were thrown in a Major League Baseball player’s face, after an altercation on the field. According to the report, two players on opposing teams began arguing and one player yelled at the other, “You jerked off in a f-ing parking lot, you dumb f-.“ Apparently, a few years back, the player had been charged with Indecent Exposure after being caught in his vehicle with his pants around his ankles.
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What is Indecent Exposure in Greeley and Weld County?
The Weld County, Colorado law definition of Indecent Exposure – C.R.S. 18-7-302 – is:
(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.
So, there are two different actions that can result in Indecent Exposure charges. One, like references above, masturbating in public view. The second is exposing yourself to someone with a sexual intent.
Sentence for Indecent Exposure in Fort Morgan
In Fort Morgan and Morgan County, Indecent Exposure can be charged as a class 1 misdemeanor or a class 6 felony. It is generally a class 1 misdemeanor sex offense, unless one of the following aggravating factors apply:
- You have two or more prior convictions for Indecent Exposure or a comparable offense; or
- There was a child in view of the act and you are more that 18 years old and more than 4 years older than the child.
Any sex offense conviction requires completing sex offender treatment and registering as a sex offender for a period of time.
If you or someone you love has been 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 970-616-6009 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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