Orlando Indecent Exposure Lawyer

Facing indecent exposure charges in Florida can be deeply unsettling, particularly when you consider the potential consequences that extend far beyond fines or jail time. Under Florida law, indecent exposure occurs when an individual displays, exhibits, or exposes their sexual organs in a public place or in public view.

At The Wiseman Law Firm, our sex crimes lawyer brings over 25 years of trial-tested experience to defending clients against sex crime charges in Orlando. Attorney Simon Wiseman is a former prosecutor who has successfully defended numerous sex offense cases, including cases where charges were dismissed or reduced to lesser offenses.

What Counts as Indecent Exposure in Florida?

To prosecute an individual for indecent exposure in Florida, the state prosecutor must establish several specific elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

• Sexual organs were exposed by the accused
• The accused was in a public place, on the premises of another, or near private property such that the exposure could be seen from those private locations
• Accused intended exposure in a crude, offensive, lewd, or lascivious manner
• The exposure was enacted in a vulgar, indecent, lewd, or lascivious manner

If you’ve been accused of indecent exposure in Orlando, talk to our lawyer as soon as possible. Sex crime convictions can lead to mandatory sex offender registration in Florida, which creates significant barriers to employment, housing, and your ability to live near schools or childcare facilities. The Wiseman Law Firm can help you defend your rights and freedom.

Penalties for Indecent Exposure Charges

The penalties for an indecent exposure conviction vary significantly based on the circumstances of the offense and whether minors were involved. If you are convicted of the offense, you would be guilty of a 1st-degree misdemeanor. You could face up to a year in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. However, if your charge involved minors under the age of 16, the charges can rise to felony level, carrying substantially harsher penalties.

If a defendant over the age of 18 exposes genitals in a lewd manner or masturbates in front of an individual under the age of 16 in person or online, he or she could face a possible 2nd-degree felony. If convicted, a person could face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. If this offense is committed by a minor, it is a 3rd-degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.

Likewise, in some cases, a judge could order the defendant to register as a sex offender. However, this particular punishment would depend on the particular circumstances of the case.

Our Orlando legal team understands the defenses available in indecent exposure cases, including challenging the prosecution’s evidence regarding intent, the public nature of the alleged exposure, or whether the conduct meets the legal definition of lewdness.

Contact The Wiseman Law Firm About Your Indecent Exposure Case

Attorney Simon Wiseman has over 25 years of legal experience to offer your case and is a former prosecutor, meaning he has unique insight into prosecution strategies and how to build the strongest possible defense. As a former state prosecutor in Orange County, he served as lead trial counsel in nearly 40 jury trials, including murder trials and high-profile cases.

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