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Georgia 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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You may not think urinating in public is a big deal. After all, nobody gets hurt, right? Like it or not, it\u2019s against the law to do this in Georgia. It\u2019s illegal to engage in public indecency, no matter where you live.<\/p>\r\n

Technically, indecent exposure is a sex crime. If the state convicts you of this offense, you\u2019ll be looking at severe criminal penalties. You may even have to register as a sex offender<\/a>. This will affect your personal and professional life.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we\u2019ll discuss Georgia\u2019s indecent exposure laws and how they may affect you. Hopefully, you\u2019ll never face these kinds of charges. But if you do, it\u2019s a good idea to be familiar with Georgia law and the potential consequences.<\/p>\r\n

Elements of Indecent Exposure<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Georgia law is very clear on what justifies indecent exposure charges. While this crime may involve something as simple as urinating in a public park, it also extends to more egregious acts.<\/p>\r\n

According to O.C.G.A. \u00a7<\/i>16-6-8<\/a>, one commits indecent exposure when they engage in any of the following behaviors:<\/p>\r\n