Indecent exposure is a serious felony in Oklahoma City. The penalties for indecent exposure are severe and include having to register as a sex offender. Simple actions like streaking, urinating in public accompanied by a sexual act, or walking around topless are all considered indecent exposure in Oklahoma.
What Is Indecent Exposure In Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma statutes describe indecent exposure as the act of exposing one’s private parts lewdly in a public place where others are likely to be annoyed or offended. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1021
If a person lewdly exposes themselves reasonably believing that their act is private, they may not be charged with indecent exposure.
Helping someone else expose themselves in public to stimulate another sexually is indecent exposure.
Publishing, exhibiting, or distributing obscene materials, including child pornography, are crimes that are treated as indecent exposure in Oklahoma.
Penalties For Indecent Exposure
The penalties for this crime vary. You could spend anywhere from 30 days in jail to 20 years in prison. You could pay a fine between $500 to $20,000 in addition to or in lieu of incarceration. Also, you must register as a sex offender.
If you expose yourself to a minor child, the penalty is more severe. You could spend 10 to 30 years in prison. If the child is under 12 years old, you will spend a minimum of 25 years behind bars.
Getting Help
An indecent exposure charge can be devastating. Perhaps you thought what you did was an innocent act of streaking or a bad joke. The consequences of your poor judgment can be far-reaching should you end up convicted of indecent exposure.
Talk to an Oklahoma City criminal defense attorney as soon as you hear of the possibility of being charged. An experienced attorney will improve your chances of getting an acquittal and prevent your name from landing in the sex offender registry.
Initial Consultation: Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Attorney
Our lawyer is well positioned to advise you accordingly, as he has the necessary training and experience. He has the wit and tenacity to match the skill of the Oklahoma City prosecutors.
For a initial consultation with an Oklahoma criminal defense attorney, call Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Law Firm – Oklahoma City at 405-888-5400.
You can also submit an email question from the top right corner of this page. We will respond to all questions as soon as possible.