Phoenix, Arizona, Indecent Exposure Lawyer
Indecent exposure is usually a misdemeanor crime, unless the alleged exposure was made toward a person under the age of fifteen, then it becomes a class 6 felony. Even misdemeanor indecent exposure can have serious consequences. It can be an embarrassment, and a conviction on your record can harm your career prospects.
Don't let one foolish act cloud your future.
Call Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC at 480-620-8568 or 480-620-8590 or 877-229-9508 for a free consultation with a lawyer.
We can review the circumstances of your arrest and explain your legal options.
Indecent Exposure Charges
Under the law, a person commits indecent exposure if a man or woman exposes his or her genitals or anus or if a woman exposes the areola or nipple to another person. Certain other conditions apply. Public exposure that is viewed as reckless or intentionally provocative can result in an indecent exposure charge. Even a seemingly harmless prank such as mooning another person or urinating in public can lead to an indecent exposure charge.
Our attorneys will carefully examine the facts of your case to see if it indeed meets the requirements of the law regarding indecent exposure. Based on this analysis, it may be possible to obtain a dismissal of the charge or get it reduced to a lesser charge.
Negotiating a Lesser Charge
With proper legal representation, it is often possible to persuade a prosecutor to reduce a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge to charge of a non-sexual nature, such as disorderly conduct. While you may still have to pay a small fine or perform community service, you can avoid the stigma of a conviction for indecent exposure.
Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC has successfully represented many people accused of indecent exposure. In your case, we will work to obtain a favorable outcome — one that minimizes the penalties you incur and enables you to put the event behind you.
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