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Welcome to the VIC Obscene exposure article page. Everything you need to know about Obscene exposure according to VIC law - Dated: 09/01/2009

What the Law States according to VIC Law for Obscene exposure
According to VIC Law for the charge of 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.

The Maximum Penalty - Obscene exposure
According to VIC Law for the charge of Obscene exposure,
2 years imprisonment

What the Police must prove according to VIC Law for Obscene exposure

(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 under VIC Law - Obscene exposure

(a) Duress.

(b) Factual dispute.

(c) Honest and reasonable mistake of belief.

(d) Identification dispute.

(e) Lack of intent.

(f) Mental impairment.

 

 

In VIC which court will hear the matter - Obscene exposure

Magistrates' Court.

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