Gainesville, Ocala and Bushnell Indecent Exposure Attorney

Florida Sex Crimes Criminal Defense Lawyer

Charged with indecent exposure in Florida? While this is considered to be a lesser sex crime, a conviction of indecent exposure (the exposure of sexual organs in public) may result in imprisonment for up to one year in county jail and registration as a sex offender. Sex offender registration lasts for life and will have tremendous effects upon a person, determining where he/she can or cannot live and work and requiring registration, in person, twice a year. It may even result in the offender being required to wear an electronic monitoring device.

We cannot stress enough the importance of a skilled criminal defense attorney if you have been charged with indecent exposure. At the Law Offices of Robert G. Whittel, we help those who have been charged with indecent exposure or any other sex crime in Florida. We have offices in Ocala, Bushnell and Gainesville for your convenience. When you work with attorney Robert G. Whittel, you will receive the level of care and determination that have served to make him a respected and successful Florida criminal defense lawyer.

Florida Law Regarding Indecent Exposure

Title XLVI, Chapter 800.03 of the Florida Statutes state that it is illegal for a person to expose his or her sexual organs in a public place or on the private property of another person, in a lewd or indecent manner. It is also illegal to be naked in public, unless this is in a place meant for that purpose (such as guests at a nude beach or a spa, or an employee at a gentleman's club). Performing sexual acts in public is also unlawful, but breastfeeding in public is not a violation of the law.

Exposure of sexual organs in public is a 1st Degree Misdemeanor under this Statute and may be penalized by up to one year in county jail, fines, probation and registration as a sex offender. If you are accused of exposing your sex organs near a school or playground or to a child under the age of 16, you may face felony charges. If physical contact is made, the charges may escalate to sexual assault.

If you would like to have a chance of avoiding these penalties, contact Gainesville sex crimes defense attorney Robert G. Whittel. We offer a free case evaluation to determine what can be done about your particular charges. Even if your case seems helpless; even if the prosecution has physical evidence and witness testimony against you, a skilled defense lawyer may still be able to contest the charges, secure lessened sentencing and even secure a verdict in your favor.

Accused of indecent exposure in Ocala, Gainesville or Bushnell, Florida? Contact the Law Offices of Robert G. Whittel today!