Southern California Indecent Exposure Lawyer
Sex crimes are harshly prosecuted in California. Therefore, it is imperative that you choose an aggressive, successful criminal defense attorney to represent your case. Indecent exposure is a sex crime that can carry serious consequences, including imprisonment, probation, steep fines, and registration as a Sex Offender. The lawyers at the Law Firm of Joseph H. Low IV have successfully handled numerous cases for those facing criminal and sexual charges. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Long Beach sex crimes defense attorney that knows the law and can help you with your indecent exposure case.
Indecent exposure is generally defined as display of parts of a person's body, typically the genitals, in a public place or in the presence of others who are to be offended, harassed or annoyed. This can include any exhibition of your private parts that will insight lewd thoughts or conduct or cause offense to others.
Indecent exposure can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances of the act. First time offenders will generally be charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure, but this does not mean you will get off easily. If you expose your genitals or private parts to another after breaking into someone's house or property, you may receive a conviction up to one year in jail or prison. A person charged with indecent exposure after being found guilty of the same offense, may be convicted of a felony.
Like most sex crimes, an indecent exposure conviction can have serious sentences, including:
- Imprisonment
- Monetary fines
- Probation or Parole
- Rehabilitation programs
- Mandatory AIDS testing
- Sex Offender Registration for life
- Loss of the right to own a firearm
- Loss of the right to vote
- Loss of custody and/or prohibition from being alone with minors
A conviction for indecent exposure will adversely affect your life, your job and your relationships with friends and family. If you have been charged with indecent exposure, you have options for your defense that may reduce your sentence or even have your case dismissed. It is vital that you consult an experienced criminal defense attorney who can build a personalized defense for you and successfully represent your case.
At the Law Firm of Joseph H. Low IV, our defense lawyers are dedicated to protecting the rights of those accused of sex crimes, including indecent exposure. Contact one of our conveniently located California offices today to schedule a free case evaluation with a Southern California sex crimes defense attorney. Having a great legal team on your defense may keep you out of jail!
