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Indecent exposure

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002589

The intentional act of exposing one's private parts in a public place where it is likely to be seen by others who would be offended or alarmed. The specific elements of the crime, such as the required level of intent and the definition of a public place, vary by jurisdiction. In many states, a first offense is a misdemeanor, but subsequent convictions or exposure in the presence of a minor can result in felony charges.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002589
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002589",
  "term": "Indecent exposure",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The intentional act of exposing one's private parts in a public place where it is likely to be seen by others who would be offended or alarmed. The specific elements of the crime, such as the required level of intent and the definition of a public place, vary by jurisdiction. In many states, a first offense is a misdemeanor, but subsequent convictions or exposure in the presence of a minor can result in felony charges.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/indecent-exposure/"
}

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