Category: Public Indecency

Legal Landscape: Public Indecency Offenses in Chicago

Jul 17, 2023

Indecent EXposure | Public Indecency | Sex Crimes

Being charged or fearing charges of public indecency offenses in Chicago can be an overwhelming and distressing experience. Understanding your rights and the legal intricacies surrounding such allegations is crucial to protect yourself and navigate the legal process effectively.

Like many other cities, Chicago takes public indecency offenses seriously due to their potential to cause public discomfort, alarm, or offense. Engaging in sexual or lewd acts in public or inappropriately exposing oneself can result in significant legal consequences, including fines, [...]

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What is Public Indecency in Illinois?

Nov 16, 2015

Public Indecency

Public indecency is a serious but complicated charge, and the conviction, penalties, and other consequences depend heavily on the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Generally speaking, the crime of public indecency is prosecuted as a misdemeanor in Illinois. In the most simplistic terms, public indecency charges allege that you exposed yourself in a public place. If convicted, you could face up to a year in jail and a maximum fine of $2,500.

Most importantly, public indecency is considered [...]

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Possible Defenses in a Chicago Public Indecency Case

Aug 5, 2014

Public Indecency

If you’re being charged with public indecency, you may wonder what the big deal is—perhaps you urinated in an alley after a night at the bars or mooned an old college friend as a joke, and you don’t believe that your actions should be considered a criminal offense. Unfortunately, the arresting officer probably didn’t see things this way, and you need to take any charge leveled against you very seriously.

Under Illinois state law 720 ILCS 5/11-30, public indecency [...]

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Public Indecency: When Freedom of Expression Turns Illegal

Jun 17, 2014

Public Indecency

Public indecency, or indecent exposure, has always been a somewhat nebulous charge. It’s classified as a sexual offense, which means that, if you’re charged with public indecency, you’ll be forced to register as a sex offender. The sex offender registry is public, and being a registered sex offender can affect everything from your ability to find housing to getting a job—a harsh penalty to pay for streaking, mooning, or urinating in public.

Public indecency charges get even more complicated [...]

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