Sex Crimes Indecent Exposure

by | Dec 2, 2018 | Sex Crimes

Sex Crimes such as Indecent exposure can lead to extremely serious consequences.  child endangerment Before we assess and examine what some of those consequences for a conviction of Indecent Exposure can be, let’s first explore what the government must prove in order for an accused to be found guilty of this crime. Indecent Exposure is defined by the Pennsylvania Crimes Code as the act of exposing one’s private genital area to other people with the intent of trying to offend these other people or get sexual gratification. This crime in Pennsylvania is graded as a misdemeanor of the first degree if the exposure is done to a person over 16 years of age. The crime is graded as a misdemeanor of the first degree if the exposed person is under 16 years of age and the accused should have been aware of the victim’s age.

There are several criminal defenses to Sex Crimes such as Indecent Exposure. First, the government must show that the exposure was done to purposely ala  prostitutionrm others. Accordingly, the defense can argue that the accused was simply urinating or accidently exposed himself or herself. Additionally, the exposure must occur in a public place in the presence of others. This open up the question of what a public place is and should the accused of been aware that other people might be present to view the exposure. Penalties that result from a conviction can include incarceration, fines, probation, community service, or sexual offender registry. Indecent Exposure convictions can create a reputation for you that will stick with you for the rest of your life. These kind of charges can and will ruin your opportunities and image. If you have been charged with this charge then you should consult with an attorney who can adequately explore your defenses. Contact a lawyer who can represent you and help build a defensive case to get you the best results in your case.

FindLaw Network

Categories

Archives