Indecent Exposure is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of exposing themselves or masturbating in front of another. A man was recently charged with this crime after he was seen masturbating at a restaurant in the patio seating area. According to the report, the man had been seated on the patio as a patron of the restaurant. At one point when the waitress returned to the area to seat a child and father, the three saw the man masturbating at his table. He quickly fled the restaurant. Police were notified and located the man at a nearby motel. It was discovered that he had multiple convictions for the same crime out of another state. He was taken into custody and charged with felony Indecent Exposure.
Larimer County Indecent Exposure Lawyer: Definition of Indecent Exposure in Colorado
The Larimer 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.
The reason why this crime is most often associated with strangers or being in public is because the exposure has to cause affront or alarm. Generally, but not always, that occurs when a stranger is subject to the exposure.
Felony Indecent Exposure Sentence in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park, Indecent Exposure is usually charged as a class 1 misdemeanor sex offense. However, if the person has two prior convictions of Indecent Exposure (or the equivalent conviction from another state or jurisdiction) then it is charged as a class 6 felony. As far as sentencing goes, the class 6 felony is punishable by a sentence to the Department of Corrections, whereas the misdemeanor conviction is subject to a sentence to the Larimer County Jail. Also, a felony Indecent Exposure conviction will require a longer period of registering as a sex offender before you can petition the court to deregister.
If you or someone you love has been charged with felony Indecent Exposure, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. We also practice in Greeley and Weld County. CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR WELD COUNTY WEBSITE. Together, we can protect your future.
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