State v. Sandoval

OPINION

GRANT, Judge.

In this appeal by the state, we decide whether Ariz.Rev.Stat.Ann. (“A.R.S.”) section 13-1402, which prohibits “indecent exposure,” requires an act of a sexual nature in order for public nudity to constitute a violation of this statute. We hold that there is no such requirement and reverse the dismissal of the charges against appel-lee Refugio Sandoval (“defendant”).

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On April 14, 1992, the state filed a complaint in the West Phoenix Justice Court Precinct charging defendant with two counts of - indecent exposure in violation of A.R.S. section…