In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Indecent Exposure is charged when a person is accused of exposing their genitals for the purpose of sexual gratification. A man was recently arrested and charged with this crime after he was found naked in a laundromat. I mean, how else is he supposed to wash his clothes, right? According to the report, the man entered the laundromat and took off his clothes in front of the other customers. The article does not specify whether he did anything other than just take his clothes off, so I’m not sure how they are determining that he had a sexual intent. Either way, he had been told multiple times that he was not allowed at the laundromat, but decided to try one last time and it seems he made a lasting impression.
Larimer County Indecent Exposure Lawyer: Definition of Laundromat 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.
It’s not a stretch to assume that his nakedness caused afront or alarm to the other laundromat patrons. However, again, the sexual intent is a question in my mind. Without this intent, the man would be charged with Public Indecency (not a sex offense) instead of Indecent Exposure (a sex offense).
Sentence for Indecent Exposure in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Indecent Exposure is a class 1 misdemeanor sex offense. This level misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in the Larimer County Jail and $1,000 in fines. A plea or conviction to this offense will require a period of registering as a sex offender.
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 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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