Exposure of Sexual Organs in Florida
Exposure of Sexual Organs occurs when a person vulgarly or indecently exposes their sexual organs.
Exposure of Sexual Organs, which is more commonly referred to as Indecent Exposure, occurs when a person vulgarly or indecently exposes their sexual organs.
Definition of Exposure of Sexual Organs
Under Florida Statute 800.03, the crime of Exposure of Sexual Organs is committed when a person vulgarly or indecently:
- Exposes their sexual organs in public, on the private premises of another person, or so close as to be seen by another person in their own private premises; or
- Appears naked in public.
Penalties for Exposure of Sexual Organs
In Florida, the crime of Exposure of Sexual Organs is a First Degree Misdemeanor and punishable by up to one (1) year in jail, one (1) year of probation, and a $1,000 fine.
A judge may sentence a person convicted of Exposure of Sexual Organs to probation, but may also impose a sentence up to the statutory maximum of one year in jail.
Exposure of Sexual Organs with Prior Convictions
A person with a previous Exposure of Sexual Organs conviction is guilty of Exposure of Sexual Organs with a Prior Conviction.
Exposure of Sexual Organs with a Prior Conviction is a Third Degree Felony punishable by up to five years in prison, five years of probation, and a $5,000 fine.
Under Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code, Exposure of Sexual Organs with a Prior Conviction is assigned a Level 1 offense severity ranking and a judge may sentence a person convicted of Exposure of Sexual Organs with Prior Convictions to probation.
Defenses to Exposure of Sexual Organs
In addition to the pretrial defenses and trial defenses that can be raised in any criminal case, specific defenses to the crime of Exposure of Sexual Organs are:
Breastfeeding
It is lawful to for a mother to breastfeed their baby in public. [1]
Designated Nudist Locations
It is lawful to be naked at any place provided or set apart for nudity, such as nude beaches and nudist resorts or communities. [2]
Contact Criminal Defense Attorney Richard Hornsby
If you have been arrested or charged with the crime of Exposure of Sexual Organs or Indecent Exposure in Central Florida or the Greater Orlando area, contact Criminal Defense Lawyer Richard Hornsby today.
The initial consultation is free and I am always available to advise you on the proper course of action that can be taken.