One way that Public Indecency is charged in Weld County is when a person exposes themselves and that exposure alarms those in view. A man was recently charged for these actions, along with many other charges, because of his bizarre behavior after a car crash. According to the report, the man had crashed a stolen car. He then got out of the vehicle, stripped naked, and began wandering through traffic to flee the scene. He was taken into custody and criminally charged.
Greeley Public Indecency Lawyer: Definition of Public Indecency in Colorado
The Greeley, Colorado law definition of Public Indecency – C.R.S. 18-7-301 – is:
(a) An act of sexual intercourse; or
(b) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2010, (HB 10-1334), ch. 359, p. 1707, § 1, effective August 11, 2010.)
(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.
Based on the information provided in the article, it looks like if this had occurred in Colorado the man would have been charged under subsection (e). However, if there was a sexual intent behind the exposure of his genitals, then it would be charged as the more serious crime, Indecent Exposure.
Penalty for Public Indecency in Erie and Evans
In Erie, Evans, and across Colorado, Public Indecency is a petty offense. A petty offense is punishable by up to 10 days in the Weld County Jail. More importantly, a Public Indecency conviction can have devastating consequences when it comes to a potential job or housing situation. Running a background check is a common practice and many times even a petty offense of this nature would preclude someone. Make sure you protect your future if you are charged and call the O’Malley Law Office, today!
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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