Oklahoma Indecent Exposure Crimes can cause you your freedom. In February of 2017, a Pawhuska substitute teacher was charged with indecent exposure. She told a class of high school students that she was not wearing underwear, then proceeded to do cartwheels in front of the class while wearing a skirt. A student uploaded the Snapchat online and as a result the teacher was arrested. The punishments for Oklahoma indecent exposure crimes are actually quite harsh. They are more strict than a simple misdemeanor charge. Read on to find out more about these charges and
Oklahoma Indecent Exposure Laws:
Oklahoma lists certain elements that must be present in order for a person to face indecent exposure charges. You can locate these under Okla. Stat. tit. 21 §1021(A)(1):
- a willful and knowing act of
- exposing genitals or body
- in a public place
- where it may offend others.
So basically, if you purposely or actively attempt to expose yourself in a public place and people are present, you are likely to receive charges of indecent exposure. This likelihood only increases if people will probably become offended or annoyed. Anyone attempting to “flash” another or exposing another person’s genitals in a public place may also face similar charges.
Punishments for Indecent Exposure:
Oklahoma lists indecent exposure as a felony. Felonies in Oklahoma carry tough penalties, but this particular one is especially harsh. Fines for purposeful exposure can range from $500 to $20,000. You may also receive a prison sentence between 10 and 30 years. Anyone convicted of indecent exposure is further required to register on the Sex Offender Registry.
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Oklahoma Indecent Exposure Crimes Lawyers:
Facing a felony is no cakewalk. If you are facing Oklahoma Indecent Exposure Crimes, we recommend you call our Tulsa sex crime attorneys for help. Sex crime felonies can interrupt your life in more ways than just having a criminal record. It can hurt employment, housing, and more. Additionally, registering as an Oklahoma sex offender is a serious matter. Let us help you and give you the best possible defense. Call our Tulsa criminal defense lawyers at 918.416.0358 for free advice or read our criminal defense legal blog for more information.