Charged with Indecent Conduct or Indecent Exposure in Maine? Protect Your Rights Today
Being accused of indecent conduct or indecent exposure in Maine is not only embarrassing—it’s a criminal charge that can have lasting legal and personal consequences. Whether the allegation stems from a misunderstanding, false accusation, or momentary lapse in judgment, a conviction can lead to jail time, fines, and a permanent mark on your criminal record.
At The Maine Criminal Defense Group, we understand the sensitive nature of these charges and how quickly reputations can be damaged. Our defense attorneys provide discreet, nonjudgmental, and aggressive defense strategies to protect your rights and minimize the impact on your life. If you’re facing charges of indecent conduct or exposure, we’re here to fight for your freedom and future.
Call 207-571-8146 or contact us online to schedule a consult with one of our highly skilled criminal defense & OUI lawyers, serving Southern Maine, today.
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Indecent exposure in Maine
Indecent exposure includes exposing areas such as the genitals, the buttocks, and female breasts under inappropriate, or public circumstances(excluding a mother’s ability to breastfeed in public).
This type of behavior is often carried out with the intention of shocking or disturbing another, or to receive sexual gratification. Indecent exposure can also include other sexual, or otherwise inappropriate, acts that are done within the view of the public, such as:
- Masturbation
- Sexual intercourse
- Public nudity
- Lewd conduct
Penalties for indecent exposure in Maine
Depending on the type of indecent exposure that took place, one might expect to face serious legal consequences.
Under Maine Code §854, “any person 18+ who for sexual gratification lewdly exposes his genitals to a person under 14, or causes a person under 14 to expose his genitals” can be charged with a Class D crime, or a Class C crime is the victim was under 12 years old.
A Class D crime may result in up to 1 year in jail and a fine of $2,000, and a Class C crime may result in up to 5 years in jail and a $5,000 fine.
For lesser offenses, like engaging in a sexual act in view of the public or intentionally exposing one’s genitals in a public place or with the intention of being seen from another private place, one would face a Class E offense-which may result in six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
If an offender has two or more prior convictions for any combination of these sex crimes, it would then result in a Class D crime.
Under the law, motor vehicles that are parked on a public way are still considered a public place, so if found to be engaging in a sexual act while in a motor vehicle, one may still be charged with indecent exposure.
Contact an Indecent Exposure Defense Lawyer in Maine
If you have been accused of indecent exposure or arrested for indecent exposure, whether you are innocent or guilty, you should contact an experienced attorney immediately. Contact The Maine Criminal Defense Group directly online or call us for help now.
Call 207-571-8146 or contact us online to schedule a consult with one of our highly skilled criminal defense & OUI lawyers, serving Southern Maine, today.
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