Flashing someone or streaking nude down a street may seem like a fun prank, but in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, this fun prank has serious consequences.
The same statute that covers indecent exposure in Oklahoma also covers child pornography and soliciting a minor to perform in child pornography. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1021
Given this frame, you can see that indecent exposure is treated seriously in Oklahoma.
What is Indecent Exposure in Oklahoma?
Indecent exposure can be defined as the knowing and willful lewd exposing of his or her person or genitals in any public place, or in any place where people may be offended or annoyed by the exposure. This is a felony crime in Okmulgee.
Penalties for Indecent Exposure in Oklahoma
Because the penalties for indecent exposure in Oklahoma are so severe, it is best to forego the “mooning” or “flashing.” If you are convicted, you can be incarceration for up to 10 years and you may be fined between $500 and $20,000.
There is a wide disparity in these possible penalties. The more egregious the situation – the more severe the penalty.
Resist the urge to try to explain what happened to the police, especially without the advice of an Okmulgee criminal defense attorney. The police will use your statements against you if at all possible.
Finally, this is considered a sex crime in Oklahoma. Thus, once you are released from jail, you will need to sign up for supervision via the sex offender registry. This can be a painfully embarrassing process.
Low-cost Consultation: Okmulgee Criminal Defense Attorney
If you or someone you know is being accused of indecent exposure in Oklahoma, call 918-756-9600 right away for a initial strategy session with an Okmulgee criminal defense attorney.
You may also send a message to Wirth Law Office – Okmulgee through this website. All inquiries are confidential.
