One way Indecent Exposure is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County is when a person is accused of masturbating in front of others. In what seems to be a very strange case, a police officer was recently charged with this crime after he was accused of touching himself while responding to a call. According to the report, the officer was one of three who responded when a domestic disturbance call came in. While at the home where the disturbance occurred. While there, he allegedly started masturbating in front of two of the female family members and exposed himself to the mother. A male family member confirmed seeing the officer exposing himself. The officer was arrested and charged with the misdemeanor sex offense.
Larimer County Indecent Exposure Lawyer: Definition of Officer 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.
Based on the information provided in the article, he would likely be facing multiple charges under both subsections.
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. A conviction for this crime will also 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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