In Greeley and Weld County, nudity in a public place can often result in criminal charges. One of those possible criminal charges related to public nudity is Public Indecency. Public Indecency is a petty offense in Colorado. Let’s look at how Public Indecency is charged in Weld County.
Greeley Lawyer for Public Indecency Charges: How is Public Indecency Charged in Colorado?
The Greeley, Colorado law definition of Public Indecency – C.R.S. 18-7-301 – is:
(a) An act of sexual intercourse; or
(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.
‘Intimate parts’ is defined as the external genitalia or the perineum or the anus or the buttocks or the pubes or the breast of any person. Breaking it down, here are the various ways nudity is charged as Public Indecency:
- Having sex with someone in view of the public
- Exposing your butt or breast for sexual gratification
- Touching yours or someone else’s body in a lewd way
- Exposing genitals to cause alarm to another
Penalty for Public Indecency in Mead and Milliken
In Mead, Milliken and across Weld County, Public Indecency is a petty offense. This level offense is punishable by up to 10 days in the Weld County Jail and up to $300 in fines.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Public Indecency, 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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