The act of showing one’s sexual organs in situations where a reasonable person would or should be aware that this act may be observed by others and is likely to be offensive is known as indecent exposure. This normally occurs in a public setting, while it is also possible to do so through an open window in a private setting like one’s house.
In Florida, indecent exposure is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, 12 months of probation, a $1000 fine, and potentially even registration as a sex offender. The prosecution must demonstrate that the defendant had improper intent, that the exposure took place, and that it did so in a public setting to prosecute for indecent exposure.
Importantly, in Florida, actions like beach nudity and public urinating are typically not regarded as indecent exposure since the prosecution would not be able to prove the defendant’s intention to engage in lascivious behavior. However, these actions should be avoided as they can still result in criminal prosecution.