In Weld County, Attorneys explain that Public Indecency will be charged when a person acts inappropriately in a sexual manner in public. The person could be having sex in a public place, fondling a person sexually, or even exposing their private parts. One cop was charged for just that action. He was arrested for urinating on a 12-year-old girl, and attempting to kidnap her. Apparently, the off-duty officer offered the young girl a ride to school. After she declined, he drove off, until he returned. He filmed himself urinating on the child before leaving once more. This cop has recently plead guilty to felony charges and now faces up to a 7 ½ year sentence in prison, in addition to now having to register as a sex offender.
Public Indecency Lawyer, C.R.S. 18-7-301, in Greeley
Our lawyers explain that someone will be charged with Public Indecency, C.R.S. 18-7-301, in Greeley, when they have done any of the following acts in public, or where someone would reasonably be able to see them:
(c) A lewd exposure of an intimate part as defined by section 18-3-401 (2) of the body, not including the genitals, done with intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desire of any person; or
(d) A lewd fondling or caress of the body of another person; or
(e) A knowing exposure of the person’s genitals to the view of a person under circumstances in which such conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm to the other person.
For the case mentioned above, we are focusing on subsection (e). Since the cop urinated on the girl, obviously he had to expose himself to her to do so. There does not appear to be a sexual nature to his exposure, otherwise it would be charged as Indecent Exposure instead.
Sentence for Public Indecency in Greeley, Longmont, and Ault
Generally, the sentence for Public Indecency in Greeley, Longmont, and Ault is a class 1 petty offense. However, it elevates slightly for subsection (e). If the offender has been convicted for that subsection before, the sentence is elevated to a class 1 misdemeanor. Additionally, those convicted of subsection (e), will also be forced to Register as a Sex Offender from now on. The man in the story will have to register as a sex offender for, at least, the next 15 years according to the article.
How is this Public Indecency Offense Different from an Indecent Exposure Offense
in Windsor, Dacono, and Platteville?
Public Indecency and Indecent Exposure are similar crimes in Windsor, Dacono, and Platteville; however, they do have a distinct difference. Both contain elements of exposing genitals. But, if the goal of the exposure is to fulfill any sort of sexual desire, police will label that action as indecent exposure. If the goal of the action was just to offend or surprise the other person, Windsor police will label the action as Public Indecency. Additionally, if you have sex in view of the public, police will charge you with Public Indecency; but if you masturbate in public you’ll be charged with Indecent Exposure. Though these crimes are similar, they do hold significant differences.
Accused of Public Indecency in Greeley or Weld County?
If you’ve been accused of Public Indecency in Greeley or Weld County, contact the O’Malley Law Office.
A Public Indecency conviction can lead to having to register as a sex offender, and that is something that no one wants to be forced to do.
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