{"id":1225,"date":"2019-04-02T15:22:15","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T15:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1225"},"modified":"2019-04-05T16:27:03","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T16:27:03","slug":"is-peeping-tom-a-real-law-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/is-peeping-tom-a-real-law-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Peeping Tom a Real Law in Indiana?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019ve all heard of a \u201cpeeping Tom\u201d; but what does it really\nmean? And furthermore, is it a real crime recognized by the state of Indiana?\nThese are common questions asked by both suspected victims and perpetrators of\nprivacy offenses. Continue reading to learn what you need to know about \u201cpeeping\nToms\u201d, including where the term originated from, what the Indiana law says\nabout it, and what you can do if you are suspected of the crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a \u201cPeeping Tom\u201d?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The phrase \u201cPeeing Tom\u201d is said to have originated in 11th<\/sup> Century England from Lady Godiva’s infamous nude ride through the streets of Coventry. After ordering the town to close all windows and shutters to avoid seeing her naked, a tailor supposedly named Tom bore a hole in his shutters in order to catch a peek at the Queen. The story goes on to say that the tailor was instantly struck blind, or later died, as a result of his offense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although we cannot know the true context of this century-old\ntale, modern governments do recognize peeping Tom-like crimes. A \u201cpeeping Tom\u201d\nis colloquially defined as an unauthorized person who sneakily looks into a\nwindow, door, or other private opening into a dwelling, and spies on an\noblivious person (or persons), all for the purpose of sexual pleasure and excitement.\nIn virtually all cases, a peeping Tom is looking onto those who are undressing,\nin the nude, or partaking in sexual activity with someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Indiana Law<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In our state, the law does have something to say about peeping Toms; it’s called voyeurism<\/em>. The matter is criminalized in the Indiana voyeurism statute IC 35-45-4-5<\/a>, which states that a person \u201cwho knowingly or intentionally: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(A) peeps; or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(B) goes upon the land of another with the intent to peep;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

into an occupied dwelling of another person; or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(2) who knowingly or intentionally peeps into an area where\nan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

occupant of the area reasonably can be expected to disrobe,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(A) restrooms;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(B) baths;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(C) showers; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(D) dressing rooms;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

…without the consent of the other person, commits voyeurism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charged With Voyeurism in Indiana?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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In Indiana, the penalty for voyeurism ranges from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony, depending on the specific details of the crime. If you were recently charged with a peeping Tom crime, contact a licensed and experienced Indiana criminal defense attorney<\/a> to avoid the maximum penalties for your charges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, at 317-636-7514<\/strong> for aggressive and experienced criminal defense in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our law firm offers free initial consultations to discuss the best strategies for defense against your criminal charges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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