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North Carolina 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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Almost every state has laws against indecent exposure. North Carolina is no different. Under North Carolina law, you’re guilty of indecent exposure<\/a> when you purposefully show your private parts in a public place. For the state to convict you, you must engage in this behavior while at least one person is present.<\/p>\r\n

Definition of Indecent Exposure Under North Carolina Law<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

To be guilty of indecent exposure, the prosecutor must prove each element of the criminal offense. According to North Carolina Statute 14-190<\/a> Subsection 5(a), the crime of indecent exposure involves the following:<\/p>\r\n