Indecent exposure, in California, will be charged against an individual who willfully and lewdly either exposes his or her person (or the private parts thereof), in any public place, or anywhere where there are people who may be offended or annoyed, or who counsels or assists another to publicly expose him or herself or to take part in any model or other public exhibition that is offensive to decency, or is adapted to excite vicious or lewd thoughts or acts. Although this sex offense is a misdemeanor, the guilty must still register as a sex offender, pursuant to Penal Code 290.
If the accused exposed him or herself after entering a private home or the inhabited portion of any other building without consent, he or she may be charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony, punishable by a maximum one-year jail or prison sentence.
If the accused suffers a second or subsequent conviction involving his or her own personal exposure or upon his or her first conviction for doing so (when he or she has incured a prior conviction for lewd or lascivious acts under Penal Code 288), he or she will be convicted of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in state prison.
Because the stakes can be so high for violating this law (the offender may be convicted of a felony and will be required to register as a sex offender in accordance with California Penal Code 290), it is imperative that the accused hires a criminal attorney who practices this area of the law and who will therefore be prepared to effectively tackle the different types of issues that frequently arise in connection with sex crime cases. The experienced criminal defense lawyers at The Kavinoky Law Firm excel in California sex crime defense and in everything related to these types of cases. Because of their thorough understanding of the laws that relate to sex offenses, they know how to critically analyze a case to spot any issues that may have infringed upon their client’s constitutional rights, which could lead to a reduction in the charge or an early dismissal of the case. They know how to skillfully interview and examine any witnesses, how to highlight discrepancies in witness accounts and police reports, and how to cast reasonable doubts in the minds of the jurors as to whether their client could have really committed the charged offense. They have mastered the defenses that are most commonly argued in sex crimes cases, which include insufficient evidence, mistaken identity and consent, and they know how to most effectively convey them to the judge and jury. The attorneys at the Kavinoky law firm pride themselves on their success rate, which is only surpassed by the level of compassion, discretion and respect with which they treat their clients.
With several law offices located in Los Angeles and throughout California, the exceptional defense attorneys at The Kavinoky Law Firm are conveniently located for anyone in need of a California attorney who is especially qualified to defend against an indecent exposure charge. To learn more about the defenses that are applicable to this charge and to secure the most trusted legal advice and representation, contact the firm today for a free consultation.
