What are the penalties for an indecent exposure conviction?
Answer:
Under South Carolina Code § 16-15-130, indecent exposure is a misdemeanor punishable by up to three years in prison, a fine in the court’s discretion, or both. The precise offense charged matters. Correction to the original recording: The 30-day maximum stated there does not describe the maximum penalty under this statewide statute.
Current-law correction — October 16, 2026: The original recording refers to a 30-day maximum. The statewide offense under South Carolina Code § 16-15-130(B) instead carries up to three years’ imprisonment, a fine in the court’s discretion, or both. Check the precise charge and applicable law with an attorney.
Our attorney explains that indecent exposure can carry jail time, a fine, or both. The 30-day maximum stated in the original recording needs correction when describing the statewide offense.
South Carolina Code § 16-15-130 classifies indecent exposure as a misdemeanor and permits imprisonment for up to three years, a fine determined by the court, or both. That is the statutory maximum framework, not a prediction of the sentence in an individual case.
An indecent exposure defense attorney can examine the actual charge, the evidence, and the applicable law to explain the possible consequences and available options.