Indecent Exposure
Under California Penal Code section 314, it is a “wobbler” offense (meaning misdemeanor or felony crime, depending on the circumstances) if one:
“exposes his person or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where there are present other persons to be offended or annoyed thereby; or,
procures, counsels, or assists any person to so expose himself or take part in any model artist exhibition, or to make any other exhibition of himself to public view, or the view of any number of pesons, such as is offensive to decency, or is adapted to excite to vicious or lewd thoughts or acts.”
A conviction for misdemeanor Indecent Exposure, under California Penal Code 647, carries a penalty of up to five (5) years of misdemeanor probation, up to one (1) year in the county jail, and fines. A second, or subsequent offense, can be charged as a felony and carry much harsher penalties, including state prison sentences. Furthermore, regardless of whether a conviction under this section is a misdemeanor or a felony, any conviction of this offense requires lifetime sex offender registration pursuant to California Penal Code section 290.
At WILL & WILL, LLP, our sex crimes defense lawyers have handled every type of sex-related criminal offense, including those charged with “indecent exposure.” If you or a friend/loved one has been charged under this section, you need a skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable sex crimes defense attorney on your side protecting your interests. Call or fill out our online contact form today for a free consultation with a WILL & WILL, LLP sex crimes lawyer.
