Arkansas § 5-14-112 - Indecent exposure.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-14-112 — Indecent exposure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-14-112. Indecent exposure.
A person commits indecent exposure if, with the purpose to arouse or gratify a sexual desire of himself or herself or of any other person, the person exposes his or her sex organs: In a public place or in public view; or Under circumstances in which the person knows the conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm. Except as provided in subdivisions (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this section, indecent exposure is a Class A misdemeanor. For a fourth or fifth conviction within ten (10) years of a previous conviction, indecent exposure is a Class D felony. For a sixth conviction and each successive conviction within ten (10) years of a previous conviction, indecent exposure is a Class C felony. A woman is not in violation of this section for breastfeeding a child in a public place or any place where other individuals are present.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-14-112
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-14-112 cover?
Section 5-14-112 ("Indecent exposure.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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