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According to the news, a man allegedly broke into a couple's car and masturbated in their passenger seat. The couple apparently arrived to their car after watching a movie and called 911 when they found the man inside their vehicle. The man allegedly had his feet on the dashboard and his shorts pulled down to his ankles. In Denver, Lincoln County and across Colorado, the man would likely face charges of Public Indecency, C.R.S. 18-7-301, in addition to other possible charges.

Public Indecency Arapahoe County Attorney | What is Public Indecency in Colorado?

In Arapahoe County, Adams County and across Colorado, you can face charges of Public Indecency whenever, in a public place, you:

1. Have sex;
2. Expose an intimate part of your body, not including your genitals, to arouse or satisfy someone's sexual desire;
3. Lewdly fondle or caress the body of someone else;
4. Knowingly expose your genitals to another person under circumstances that would cause alarm to the other person.

Since the man in the news story was found masturbating in the vehicle with his shorts pulled down to his ankles, he would likely face charges of Public Indecency. In other words, he was found exposing his genitals to the couple, which is considered Public Indecency. He could face a class 1 misdemeanor charge in Denver and across Colorado.

Public Indecency Douglas County: Charged as Petty Offense or Misdemeanor

Public Indecency is either a petty offense or misdemeanor in Douglas, Jefferson County, and everywhere else in Colorado. Public Indecency is normally a class 1 petty offense, which is subject to up to 6 months in the Douglas County Jail. However, when a Public Indecency violation is committed subsequent to a conviction for exposing your genitals to another person or for a similar violation, it becomes a class 1 misdemeanor and a sex offense. A class 1 misdemeanor is subject to up to 18 months in the Jefferson County Jail. Never wait if facing any charges or accusations of Public Indecency. Your future is on the line.

Charged with Public Indecency in Colorado? Call the O'Malley Law Office

A Public Indecency conviction in Colorado can be harmful to your future. You might have a tough time finding or keeping a job, and you may even have to register as a sex offender under more extreme circumstances. Because there is so much at stake for your future, the best thing you can do is call one of our aggressive criminal defense lawyers. Our team of criminal defense attorneys will work tirelessly to defend your rights and reputation.

If you or a loved one faces an arrest for Public Indecency in Colorado, be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Then, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.