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\"\"Public Sexual Indecency<\/span><\/h1>\n

You may be under the impression that the government is not allowed to interfere in your sexual activities. In most cases, that is true, but there are certainly exceptions. Public sexual indecency laws were put into place to prohibit individuals from engaging in oral sex, sexual intercourse, sexual contact, or bestiality in the presence of another person\u2014when that person would be offended by the behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Being charged with Public Sexual Indecency can not only expose you to legal penalties, but can also damage your reputation, your standing in the community, and your employment status.\u00a0 In the state of Arizona, when you engage in public sexual indecency, you could be charged with a felony and punished by up to 2.5 years in prison.\u00a0 In the wake of accusations of sexual exploitation of a public sexual indecency charges in facing accusations in the greater Phoenix metro area, Maricopa County including but not limited to Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale or Gilbert, you need to contact an attorney immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why You Should Choose Ciccarelli Law Offices for Your Public Sexual Indecency Charges\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have been charged with Public Sexual Indecency, it is imperative that you speak to an experienced, knowledgeable criminal defense attorney from Ciccarelli Law Offices as quickly as possible. Not only are you facing serious criminal charges that could result in prison time, but you could also face many collateral damages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is generally considered unacceptable in our society to engage in sexual acts in front of others who are not willing participants. You could face significant social stigma and could even lose your job\u2014or be unable to secure employment\u2014following charges of Public Sexual Indecency. Ciccarelli Law Offices have hundreds of positive five-star reviews and have been recognized as Super Lawyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Ciccarelli Law Offices, we understand you want the very best legal team. This is the time for action and the time to make a difference in your life and your future. We are both respected by our peers and our clients, as well as feared by prosecutors. We offer big-city criminal defense experience defending high-profile felony cases while serving our clients by quietly defusing sensitive potential criminal investigations\u2014before they become public charges.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We know that you need a legal team that understands your current crisis\u2014and that has the courage and conviction to make a real difference. Our team of highly skilled criminal defense lawyers will be there for you when you need them the most. We are aggressive yet reasonable, thoughtful, yet determined. We are 100 percent dedicated to fighting for those whose liberty is on the line as they face Arizona criminal charges. We will do everything in our power to make a difference for you and your family, no matter who you are, where you are from, or how much money you have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Public Sexual Indecency in the State of Arizona?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Under <\/span>A.R.S. 13-1403<\/span><\/a>, any person engaging in acts of bestiality, sexual intercourse, oral sexual contact, or sexual contact in a knowing and intentional manner while another person is present and when that person (or any reasonable person) would be \u201coffended or alarmed\u201d by the act, has committed Public Sexual Indecency. Couples who engage in a sex act with their partners in a public place (a bus, a car parked in a public area, a train, airplane, a park, or in any public area) have committed Public Sexual Indecency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are the Penalties for Public Sexual Indecency?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A violation of Public Sexual Indecency is generally a Class 1 misdemeanor. A conviction for Public Sexual Indecency could result in a sentence of up to six months in jail. If the criminal offense is committed in the presence of a minor who is under the age of 15, it is increased to a Class 5 felony and can result in up to 2.5 years in state prison.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sexual contact includes the direct or indirect touching, manipulating, or fondling of any part of the genitals, anus, or female breast with any body part or object. The primary questions in such a case are whether the accused acted with recklessness and whether a reasonable individual would have found the acts offensive. Public Sexual Indecency is not the same crime as Indecent Exposure, which involves exposing the genitals, anus, or breast to another person who would be offended or alarmed by the act.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have multiple convictions for Public Sexual Indecency or for Indecent Exposure, your penalties will be enhanced. If you are convicted of a third felony for either of these crimes, probation is no longer available, and you could face prison time from 6-15 years. If you are convicted a second time of Public Sexual Indecency as a felony or a third time of Public Sexual Indecency as a misdemeanor, you will be subject to mandatory sex offender registration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sex offender registration is extremely serious as a public listing of all those in the state convicted of certain sex crimes. The registry has three tiers, based on the risk of re-offending. Should you fail to register, you will face additional charges and could end up back in prison.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Some Potential Defenses for Public Sexual Indecency?<\/span><\/h2>\n

While the defense(s) your attorney will use against your charges of Public Sexual Indecency will depend on your exact charges, as well as the circumstances and facts surrounding your charges, some of the more common defenses for Public Sexual Indecency include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n