Missouri Indecent Exposure Laws
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In Missouri, it's illegal to expose your genitalia to others in public, thereby alarming them. While this crime is commonly referred to as indecent exposure, it's known as "sexual misconduct" in Missouri. As with other states, exposing your genitals to children brings on harsher penalties. The Missouri indecent exposure laws and their penalties are outlined in the table below.
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In Missouri, sexual misconduct is a crime that's divided into three types with varying degrees of seriousness and accompanying penalties. The behaviors made illegal are:
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Penalties vary depending on the defendant's conduct and other factors, including the age of the victim and any prior convictions:
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Punishments for felonies and misdemeanors in Missouri vary by class. The crimes above are subject to the following penalties:
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Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact a Missouri criminal defense attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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