Indecent Exposure - Oklahoma Defense Lawyers
Indecent Exposure
The law of indecent exposure may not be complicated in nature, and the penalties for indecent exposure in Oklahoma are not as severe as they are for rape, sexual battery, sexual assault or any other "more serious" crimes. However, the long-term consequences of a conviction for this charge are just as serious as most sexual felonies. Below is a brief example an analysis of the Oklahoma statute and the ramifications for a conviction.
Oklahoma Indecent Exposure Statute
In relevant part, the statute states:
Section 10-103(12) of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes: "Indecent exposure" means forcing or requiring a vulnerable adult to:
- A. look upon the body or private parts of another person or upon sexual acts performed in the presence of the vulnerable adult, or
- B. touch or feel the body or private parts of another.
Note that this statute only applies exposing oneself to adults, as this conduct with children is a much different and much more serious charge. Generally speaking, and unless extenuating circumstances apply, indecent exposure in Oklahoma is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison.
Ramifications
Even though this conviction carries only a misdemeanor-level penalty, being convicted of indecent exposure in Oklahoma will change the rest of your life in a negative manner. The reason is that if you are convicted of this charge, you will have to register as a sex offender with the state.
Registering as a sex offender requires you to do several things, the most important of which is to update your contact information with local law enforcement officials every time you move, and this requirement can last up to 10 years or even the rest of your life. The information you provide will be made available to the public, and failure to register with the local law enforcement agency every time you do move could bring serious consequences.
No one wants to have to spend the rest of their life registered and/or generally known as a sex offender. This is a stigma that never goes away. If you're facing this possibility, you need to make sure to contact us, as we are an experienced and understanding firm of criminal defense lawyers, and we'll treat your case with the utmost in priority.
If you have any questions, please let us know. If you've been charged with indecent exposure in Oklahoma, you only have a certain amount of time to act in order to put forth the strongest defense possible. Don't waste time - let us show you the way to a solution to this problem. Contact us today.
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