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Missouri Indecent Exposure Laws<\/h1>\n
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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<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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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:<\/p>\r\n

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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:<\/p>\r\n

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  • Class C felony<\/u> – sexual misconduct involving a child with a prior sex offense conviction<\/li>\r\n
  • Class D felony<\/u> – sexual misconduct involving a child without a prior sex offense conviction<\/li>\r\n
  • Class A misdemeanor<\/u> – 1st degree sexual misconduct with prior conviction<\/li>\r\n
  • Class B misdemeanor<\/u> – 1st degree sexual misconduct without a prior conviction<\/li>\r\n
  • Class C misdemeanor<\/u> – 2nd degree sexual misconduct<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

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Punishments for felonies and misdemeanors in Missouri vary by class. The crimes above are subject to the following penalties:<\/p>\r\n