What constitutes indecent exposure?

Indecent exposure is defined as the willful exposure of one's private parts with the intent to offend or provoke a reaction from others. This legal definition emphasizes the intentional nature of the act, which sets it apart from scenarios where exposure may occur incidentally or in private settings. In the case of willful exposure, the individual consciously seeks to display their private parts to others, which meets the criteria for indecent exposure, especially in public areas where others could be offended.

In contrast, options that involve accidental exposure or circumstances where the exposure occurs in private settings do not fulfill the criteria for indecent exposure, as they lack the necessary intent to offend. Additionally, merely being in a public restroom does not inherently constitute indecent exposure unless the individual is engaging in some act of willful exposure that is meant to be offensive. Thus, the heart of indecent exposure lies in the willful intent to expose oneself in a manner that is considered offensive to others.