Indecent Exposure question

[Jay7376]

Okay. These are the requirements of indecent exposure:



From: http://www.oscn.net/applications/osc...p?CiteID=81186

Apparently what happened could not be classified as indecent exposure but it was still improper. Too bad you can't charge them with that. ;)

And I'm in Mississippi.

So you use Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions to try and explain the law in Mississippi? Do you know how to research your OWN state's laws?

Also, if you think it is improper for a woman to show her breasts covered by a bra, then I would hate to see you reaction to women at the beach.

[Group9]

At a recent Mardi Gras parade I saw a woman flash her shirt up at the car I was in. She was wearing a very skimpy bra underneath but I would have classified it as indecent exposure.

I was in a car with a police officer but I wasn't sure weather I should tell him or not since my word my not be enough and he didn't didn't see it.

If you were the police officer in the car with me and I had told you, what would you have done?

Stay focused on the big picture at Mardis Gras, which is trying to end the day without anybody getting killed, or seriously hurt.

[SnapShawt]

Mississippi § 97-29-31. Indecent exposure.

A person who willfully and lewdly exposes his person, or private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where others are present, or procures another to so expose himself, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned not exceeding six (6) months, or both. It is not a violation of this statute for a woman to breast-feed.

I don't know, MAYBE technically I suppose. That statute is really vague. I couldn't find a definition in their code for "private parts". Does it include the breats, or only the anus and genitals? How do they define "lewdly"?

Our statue in Texas is more specific and clear. Her action would not be considered indecent exposure here. Disorderly conduct at most. But during Mardi Gras, who cares? We overlook minor violations in the interest of maintaining general public order. It's called officer discretion.

[basher52]

Believe it or not, here in New York it is perfectly legal to go toppless, as long as it is not for commercial purposes. You can ride down 5th avenue in a pcikup truck toppless, but if you try that with advertising on the truck ...say for a strip club (like a couple of strippers did) you will be arrested or issued a summons.

[S43riff]

Photograph the evidence :D

[Explorer Smity]

Oops. I didn't notice the state name. I was looking for a definition and I didn't know they changed per state. Big time whoops. :D

Mississippi § 97-29-31. Indecent exposure.

A person who willfully and lewdly exposes his person, or private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where others are present, or procures another to so expose himself, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned not exceeding six (6) months, or both. It is not a violation of this statute for a woman to breast-feed.

I don't know, MAYBE technically I suppose. That statute is really vague. I couldn't find a definition in their code for "private parts". Does it include the breats, or only the anus and genitals? How do they define "lewdly"?

Our statue in Texas is more specific and clear. Her action would not be considered indecent exposure here. Disorderly conduct at most. But during Mardi Gras, who cares? We overlook minor violations in the interest of maintaining general public order. It's called officer discretion.

Thank you sir! That helps a lot. I agree with you about using discretion.

Where did you get that information?

@everyone else: I don't consider it proper when done in a mocking way towards the police. I felt that in a way she was challenging the police to do something about it. I wouldn't have pulled over and arrested her or anything because after all, it is Mardi Gras and it's a minor offense (if an offense). Like Group9 said, making sure everyone is safe is the most important thing.

Jay7376, no sir, I don't. I've never researched this kind of thing before. I'd like to know how though.

[Roger Dat]

Explorer...... not only as a cop but also as an individual you really have to choose what battles you want to fight wisely. WE cannot save the world and in the grand scheme of things particularly during Mardi Gras, boobies take a back seat to public safety concerns and issues.

[SnapShawt]

"Where did you get that information?"

Google is your friend. Search for state codes, go to link, find appropriate portion of code, read. Took about 30 seconds.

And now I'm going to hammer you, take it as you will.

That's pure laziness. If you intend to be in this profession, learn how to look things up. Learn how to use every resource at your disposal to find the information you need. You should be embarassed that you came here and asked a question for which you could have found the answer just as easily and quickly as I did. I don't know why I wasted 30 seconds of my life to get your answer for you other than the fact that I was bored anyway. I could have spent those 30 seconds continuing to be blissfully bored or maybe thinking of something to do instead of doing what you were too lazy to do for yourself.

If you don't like being talked to like that, find another career.

[Explorer Smity]

"Where did you get that information?"

Google is your friend. Search for state codes, go to link, find appropriate portion of code, read. Took about 30 seconds.

And now I'm going to hammer you, take it as you will.

That's pure laziness. If you intend to be in this profession, learn how to look things up. Learn how to use every resource at your disposal to find the information you need. You should be embarassed that you came here and asked a question for which you could have found the answer just as easily and quickly as I did. I don't know why I wasted 30 seconds of my life to get your answer for you other than the fact that I was bored anyway. I could have spent those 30 seconds continuing to be blissfully bored or maybe thinking of something to do instead of doing what you were too lazy to do for yourself.

If you don't like being talked to like that, find another career.

I don't mind, Sir. But I would like to respectfully remind you that you have forgotten the question that I asked in this thread. The question was "Had X happened, what would you have done". I was not asking for Mississippi's laws on indecent exposure. And if I never ask, I'll always remain ignorant. IMO, there's only one thing worse then and ignorant person and that is a ignorant person who isn't willing to improve.

However, I did Google searched "Mississippi Indecent Exposure laws". I didn't get much related to what Mississippi's laws were. So I kept going and I found this place:

http://www.michie.com/mississippi/lp...main-h.htm&cp=

Which is exactly what I need. Now I'm going through a bunch of categories to find MS's indecent exposure laws. I can't figure out which category it would fall under though. They have a pretty complicated looking system.

Thank you for using the ol' hammer, sir.

[Cat_Doc]

Much ado over nothing.

We have an annual Hell's Angel Prison Run in which hundreds of OBG and hanger -on's cruise in front of the DOC Florence Prison Complex as a show of solidarity for their locked down Bros.

When it first started, it was all hard core. Now, you see friggen civie dorks riding behind them that have no idea what they are supporting.

The run has to make a slow right hand turn onto the road going past the prison. We are always heavily stationed at this intersection. During this turn, it is not unusual in least that the scooter ***** will pull up her top, bare breasted, and smiling right at us cops then the dude will loudly accelerate down the road.

Do you think we really give a crap about that?

We are more worried about making sure there are no big fights, stabbings or shootings...who gives a crap about boobs being shown?

It sounds like you would, but at your young age, maybe this was shocking to you? If you are going to pursue this career field you are going to have to learn not to sweat the little stuff.

[Explorer Smity]

I understand about keeping the bigger picture in mind, sir. And I do.

I do plan on pursuing LE. The reason why I'm curious about this specific thing is that it's the first time something like this has happened when I've been there. I don't consider it a big deal, especially not in Mardi Gras, but I wanted to know what you guys thought of it.

Thanks for all the replies.

[Edit]

Believe it or not, here in New York it is perfectly legal to go toppless, as long as it is not for commercial purposes. You can ride down 5th avenue in a pcikup truck toppless, but if you try that with advertising on the truck ...say for a strip club (like a couple of strippers did) you will be arrested or issued a summons.

I'm glad I don't live in NY. :D

Explorer...... not only as a cop but also as an individual you really have to choose what battles you want to fight wisely. WE cannot save the world and in the grand scheme of things particularly during Mardi Gras, boobies take a back seat to public safety concerns and issues.

I agree 100%.