Richmond Police Officer Placed on Leave after Indecent Exposure Allegations

A Richmond police officer recently appeared in court on misdemeanor charges for indecent exposure. The incident itself happened in early October when the officer was off duty in his personal vehicle. The officer, D.R., was parked at the Chesterfield Towne Center when a woman says she saw him with his genitals exposed. The woman called the local police at about 10:45 a.m. and D.R. was taken into custody. Chesterfield police charged D.R. with indecent exposure and notified the Richmond police department. RPD placed D.R. on administrative leave pending an internal investigation and any outcome from the official charges. D.R. was released pending further court dates. He has hired a lawyer and has made no public statements on the incident. RPD is cooperating fully with Chesterfield authorities in an effort to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. Have you been accused of indecent exposure? Consult with a criminal defense attorney right away to ensure your rights and reputation are aggressively defended.

Charged with a sex offense?

Although indecent exposure is a misdemeanor rather than felony charge it is still a sex crime and such allegations can severely affect you. Not only are you facing the possibility of jail time and expensive fines but your personal and professional reputation can be negatively affected as well. A conviction for indecent exposure will mar your record and could cause difficulties for you in the future. A key point in indecent exposure allegations is that the supposed perpetrator intentionally exposed his or her genitals to an unwilling witness. Accidental exposure, faulty witness accounts or other such circumstances should not land you behind bars.

Tough Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Clients in Richmond

Criminal defense attorney, Vaughan C. Jones, understands how crucial it is to act quickly when any charges concerning sexual misconduct are involved. While acting quickly is of course important in any criminal case, sex crime cases can be much more sensationalized and involve miscommunications and faulty accounts from alleged victims. Swiftly and effectively separating evidence and fact from conjecture and emotional witness opinion can make the difference between whether charges are valid or not. The next step is to effectively prove that there was some sort of mistake in the prosecution's recounting of what occurred and that there was no intention by the defendant to expose him- or herself to another. Contact Vaughan C. Jones, Attorney at Law today to schedule a free initial consultation. Don't let your reputation be ruined by frivolous allegations.