Which offense is a misdemeanor (Class A) that involves exposing one's genitals under circumstances likely to cause alarm?

• A. Stalking (2nd Degree)
• B. Sexual Abuse (2nd Degree)
• C. Indecent Exposure
• D. Sexual Abuse of a Child

Answer: (C)

Exposing one’s genitals in a place where others are present and likely to be alarmed fits Indecent Exposure. The key element is the act of exposing private parts coupled with circumstances that would alarm or offend people who see it. It’s described as a Class A misdemeanor, meaning it’s the most serious level of misdemeanor before a felony, carrying penalties like substantial fines or jail time but not a felony conviction. The other offenses involve different conduct: stalking centers on persistent following or harassment, while the sexual offenses require sexual contact or acts with another person (or with a child, in the child-specific case). So the description—exposure of genitals in a manner likely to alarm—maps directly to Indecent Exposure.