In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Indecent Exposure is charged when a person exposes their genitals to another for sexual gratification. Colorado State University (CSU) police are looking for a man who has reportedly exposed himself to multiple women on campus. According to the report, the three incidents occurred in the morning near the area. The man was in his vehicle when he would approach women and expose himself. If he is ever found, he will likely be facing charges of Indecent Exposure, a sex offense in Colorado.
Fort Collins Indecent Exposure Lawyer: Definition of Indecent Exposure on CSU campus
The Larimer and Boulder 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.
Because the man showed the women his genitals, which alarmed them, he will likely be facing this charge.
Sentence for Indecent Exposure in Fort Collins and Loveland
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Indecent Exposure is a class 1 misdemeanor, which is punishable by 6 to 18 months in the Larimer County Jail and up to $5,000 in fines. A conviction of Indecent Exposure will require a period of registering as a sex offender.