Florida criminal charge
Exposure of sexual organs in Florida
Exposure of sexual organs is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 800.03. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 800.03.
What is the penalty for exposure of sexual organs in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Unlawful exposure of sexual organs — first violation — Applies to a violation of the section that is not a second or subsequent violation.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Unlawful exposure of sexual organs — first violation — Applies to a violation of the section that is not a second or subsequent violation.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Unlawful exposure of sexual organs — second or subsequent violation — Applies when the violation is a second or subsequent violation of this section.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Unlawful exposure of sexual organs — second or subsequent violation — Applies when the violation is a second or subsequent violation of this section.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is exposure of sexual organs classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful exposure of sexual organs — first violation | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | Applies to a violation of the section that is not a second or subsequent violation. | Fla. Stat. § 800.03(2)(a) |
| Unlawful exposure of sexual organs — second or subsequent violation | Felony of the Third Degree | Applies when the violation is a second or subsequent violation of this section. | Fla. Stat. § 800.03(2)(b) |
Common questions about exposure of sexual organs in Florida
Is exposure of sexual organs a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: exposure of sexual organs ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 800.03.
Unlawful exposure of sexual organs — first violation: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 800.03(2)(a)) · Unlawful exposure of sexual organs — second or subsequent violation: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 800.03(2)(b))
What are the penalties for exposure of sexual organs in Florida?
Penalties for exposure of sexual organs in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers exposure of sexual organs?
Exposure of sexual organs is governed by Fla. Stat. § 800.03 (Exposure of sexual organs).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.