Indecency with a child is the line drawn between the exposure of sexual organs and actual rape which would include any form of sexual contact. Sexual contact would be present if someone made a minor touch their genitals or if the individual touched or tried to touch the genital of the minor.
Under the Florida State Law section 800 statutes, it is unlawful to “indecently expose in front of children, or to engage in sexual contact with children, or make children have sexual contact.”
Indecent exposure is defined as:
- Exposure of the person’s anus or any part of the person’s genitals, knowing the child is present
- Causing the child to expose his or her anus or any part of the genitals
The penalties for indecency with a child may include the following:
- Jail sentence for up to 15 years
- Registration as a sex offender for life
- Counseling sessions
- Permanent felony record
- Restricted work opportunities
- Limited housing opportunities