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Arizona Indecent Exposure Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Arizona law defines indecent exposure<\/a> as when a person intentionally exposes their private parts in front of people to offend them. The critical part of Arizona’s indecent exposure statute is that the offender be reckless about their exposure and the impact it may have on the people around them.<\/p>\r\n

For example, a reasonable person would not take offense at someone being naked in a gym locker room. But they would consider it public sexual indecency for someone to strip naked while in a department store.<\/p>\r\n

While this is one of the less serious sex crimes, a conviction can impact your personal and professional lives. This is why anyone facing indecent exposure charges should get to know Arizona’s indecent exposure laws and the penalties for these crimes.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we’ll explain the laws on public indecency in Arizona. We will also describe the penalties and defenses for this criminal offense. If you’re involved in a criminal case after exposing your intimate body parts in public, contact an experienced Arizona criminal defense lawyer.<\/p>\r\n

What Acts Qualify as Public Indecency in Arizona?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

According to Arizona Revised Statutes \u00a713-1403<\/a>, a person may face indecent exposure charges if they engage in nudity or perform certain sex acts in public.<\/p>\r\n

An Arizona police officer may arrest you if they see you engaging in any of the following acts in public:<\/p>\r\n