Indecent Exposure, C.R.S. 18-7-302, is charged in Fort Collins and throughout Colorado when a person exposes their genitals or masturbates to the view of another person, causing alarm. In Colorado, many recent Indecent Exposure incidents have taken place on university campuses. Earlier this year, several reports of a man exposing himself were made to the Colorado State University Campus Police. Then, just in July, another man was arrested for following women and exposing himself at another college campus. If you have been charged with Indecent Exposure, don’t wait to contact our top Fort Collins Indecent Exposure lawyers today to discuss your case and protect your future.
Colorado’s Law on Indecent Exposure, C.R.S. 18-7-302 at the Larimer County Courts
As it is applied at the Larimer County Courts, Colorado’s law on 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.
In other words, you can be charged with this offense if you masturbate to the view of another person or if you expose genitals to another person to try to sexually arouse them.
Penalties for Indecent Exposure in Fort Collins
Indecent Exposure can be a class 1 misdemeanor or class 6 felony in Fort Collins, depending on the circumstances. See the table below for penalties that can result from conviction:
Classification |
Circumstances |
Possible Penalties |
| Class 1 misdemeanor / M1 | An act of Indecent Exposure that does not meet the criteria below |
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| Class 6 felony / F6 | Indecent Exposure committed:
For the 3rd or subsequent time, or To the view of a child if the defendant was over 18 and more than 4 years older than the child. |
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Contact a Top Criminal Defense Lawyer in Loveland Today
Charged with Indecent Exposure? The best thing you can do to protect your future is contact a top criminal defense lawyer in Loveland today. Being represented by an attorney with over 30 years of experience means ensuring that your future will stay intact. You could receive less Larimer County Jail time, a deferred judgment and sentence, or even dropped charges, depending on your case. Don’t wait, and give the best Larimer County Indecent Exposure lawyers a call today to discuss your case and get the representation you need.
If you’ve been charged with Indecent Exposure, remember to be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent. Do not talk about your charges with the Fort Collins Police or the Larimer County Sheriff. Then get in contact with a top Fort Collins criminal defense lawyer with decades of experience at the O’Malley Law Office today by calling 970-658-0007 to discuss your case. Together, we can protect your future.
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