Public Indecency is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County for a few different reasons, one of which includes having sex in a public place. A couple was recently charged with this crime after they were caught having sex on top of a grave. According to the report, the couple left their car outside a locked cemetery, which caught the attention of a police officer. When investigating, the officer found the two inside the cemetery knocking boots on “unknown grave #43.” They were arrested and charged for the indecent act along with the methamphetamine that was found sitting on the front seat of the car.
Fort Collins Public Indecency Lawyer: Definition of Public Indecency in Colorado
The Fort Collins, Colorado law definition of Public Indecency – C.R.S. 18-7-301 – is:
(a) An act of sexual intercourse; or
(b) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2010, (HB 10-1334), ch. 359, p. 1707, § 1, effective August 11, 2010.)
(c) A lewd exposure of an intimate part as defined by section 18-3-401 (2) of the body, not including the genitals, done with intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desire of any person; or
(d) A lewd fondling or caress of the body of another person; or
(e) A knowing exposure of the person’s genitals to the view of a person under circumstances in which such conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm to the other person.
Based on the information in the article, the couple would be facing charges under subsection (a).
Penalty for Public Indecency in Loveland
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and across Larimer County, Public Indecency is a petty offense. The penalty for a petty offense is up to 10 days in the Larimer County Jail and up to $300 in fines.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Public Indecency, 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 consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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