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Obscene exposure

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Written by
Cassie Collier
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Public Order Offences - VIC
The Law - Obscene exposure

What the Law states - Obscene exposure


Summary Offences Act 1966 - SECT 19

Obscene exposure

19. Obscene exposure

A person must not wilfully and obscenely expose the genital area of his or her body in, or within the view of, a public place.

Maximum Penalty in Victoria



2 years imprisonment

What the Prosecution must prove - Obscene exposure - Vic


(a) The accused wilfully and obscenely exposed his/her genital area.

(b) The accused did so in or within view of a public place.

Possible Defences - Obscene exposure


(a) Duress.

(b) Factual dispute.

(c) Honest and reasonable mistake of belief.

(d) Identification dispute.

(e) Lack of intent.

(f) Mental impairment.

 

 

Which court will hear the charge of Obscene exposure


Magistrates' Court.

Appeal Obscene exposure Charge
Article published on 09/01/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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