Indecent Exposure Defense Attorney: A Champion On Your Side.
There’s no substitute for experienced counsel for public indecency charges. To protect yourself, you need a lawyer who’s knowledgeable in indecent exposure defense. My name is James K. Champion. I’m a criminal defense attorney in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and I founded the Law Office of James K. Champion, PLLC.
My purpose is to fight for those facing serious criminal allegations when they need protection most. If you’re facing criminal charges, I’m ready to defend you.
How Michigan Law Defines Indecent Exposure
Michigan law defines indecent exposure as intentionally showing genitals or other intimate parts in an obscene way. This can happen in public or anywhere people are, such as parks, parking lots, vehicles or through windows of private residences. Even public urination can lead to indecent exposure charges when misinterpreted by witnesses or law enforcement.
While public lewdness is usually treated as disorderly conduct, prosecutors can upgrade these charges to indecent exposure. This often happens if minors were present or if there is a sexual intent element. As an indecent exposure defense attorney, I’ve helped many clients facing false accusations of sexual exposure charges. My focus is on proving that their actions lacked any sexual motivation.
Understanding A Misdemeanor Exposure Charge
In Michigan, indecent exposure charges fall into two main categories with very different consequences. Misdemeanor indecent exposure typically involves a single incident without aggravating factors. This carries penalties of up to one year in jail and fines up to $1,000.
Most first-time offenders generally avoid sex offender registration for basic misdemeanor charges. These cases typically involve exposure without sexual touching, or when the exposure itself was brief or accidental.
Without an experienced indecent exposure defense attorney by your side, facing these charges can feel overwhelming. Let me be your protector as you navigate the legal system for the very first time.
What Is Felony Indecent Exposure?
Felony indecent exposure occurs when any of these circumstances apply:
- When the act includes fondling or touching oneself sexually (aggravated indecent exposure)
- When the person has previous indecent exposure convictions
- The individual is classified as a “sexually delinquent person*”
For “sexually delinquent persons,” the potential penalty is a prison sentence ranging from one day to life. With this type of sentence, the court does not set a specific release date. Instead, an individual’s release depends on their rehabilitation progress and periodic reviews by a parole board.
*A “sexually delinquent person” describes someone with a history of sexual misconduct, repeated offenses or uncontrolled sexual impulses.
An Indecent Exposure Defense That Stands Between You And Severe Consequences
The question of sex offender registration is often my clients’ greatest concern. While the answer depends on your specific charge and circumstances, I fight to keep you off this life-altering registry whenever possible.
To begin addressing your charges with the Champion defense team, call 888-723-0075 or complete this online form to schedule your free consultation today. My practice serves all residents in Kent County and statewide.