What constitutes indecent exposure?
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What constitutes indecent exposure?
Does wearing a thong swimwear in public constitute a crime? Short shorts that show ones the butt; nothing else going on just minding ones own business. Should I speak with a criminal lwaw attorney? In Okanogan County, WA.
Asked on November 12, 2010 under Criminal Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
According to the law in the state of Washington, indecent exposure is defined as follows: intentionally making any open and obscene exposure of his or her person or the person of another knowing that such conduct is likely to cause reasonable affront or alarm. So it depends on the actions and it also may depend on where you walked around. The crime is generally charged as a misdemeanor but can be a "gross misdemeanor" if the exposure is to a person under 14 and it can also be a felony under certain circumstances (prior convictions and other offenses). Yes, seek legal help in your are on the facts of your case. Good luck.
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