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Indecent Exposure

Indecent Exposure

Indecent Exposure Charges in Georgia

In Georgia, indecent exposure refers to the act of exposing one's genitalia or buttocks in a public place or in the presence of another person with the intent to arouse or gratify one's own sexual desires or to offend the other person. It is important to note that in Georgia, as in other states, the specific definitions and elements of the crime of indecent exposure can vary depending on the jurisdiction.

After an arrest for a sex crime you should be concerned not only about the present situation, but also about the extreme risk to your safety and life if you are convicted and sent to prison. Anyone facing sex crimes charges has a lot to fear and a lot to lose.

Indecent exposure is generally a misdemeanor offense in Georgia, but it can be charged as a felony if the victim is a minor or if the offender has a prior conviction for this crime. The specific penalties for indecent exposure depend on the circumstances of the case and the offender's criminal history.

It is important to note that in Georgia, as in other states, it is also illegal to engage in sexual activity in a public place or in the presence of others. This includes activities such as sexual intercourse, oral sex, and masturbation. Engaging in sexual activity in a public place is generally classified as a misdemeanor, but it can be charged as a felony if the victim is a minor.

Any incident of Indecent Exposure is covered in laws on public indecency.

O.C.G.A. § 16-6-8 (2020) - Public Indecency

Georgia Code O.C.G.A. § 16-6-8 (2020) specifically addresses public indecency. The following is the actual law § 16-6-8 (2020) as it is written.

  • a. A person commits the offense of public indecency when he or she performs any of the following acts in a public place:
    • 1. An act of sexual intercourse;
    • 2. A lewd exposure of the sexual organs;
    • 3. A lewd appearance in a state of partial or complete nudity; or
    • 4. A lewd caress or indecent fondling of the body of another person.
  • b. A person convicted of the offense of public indecency as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be punished as for a misdemeanor except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section.
  • c. Upon a third or subsequent conviction for public indecency for the violation of paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section, a person shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years.
  • d. For the purposes of this Code section only, "public place" shall include jails and penal and correctional institutions of the state and its political subdivisions.
  • e. This Code section shall be cumulative to and shall not prohibit the enactment of any other general and local laws, rules, and regulations of state and local authorities or agencies and local ordinances prohibiting such activities which are more restrictive than this Code section.

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