If I lost my bikini bottoms at the beach or at a waterpark, would I get arrested? Even if it's totally accidental?

[Mmmmmmb78]

I lost my bottoms at a public beach once (by a massive wave), and as this happened in front of a crowd, I was embarrassed and appalled. So I covered myself (one hand on my crotch the other on my buttocks) and sprinted back to my chair and wrapped a towel around my waist. Maybe I dodged a bullet that day? I may have been mocked, but I guess the authorities weren't present...

Would the same happen if I went on one of those Florider things? If my bottoms got ripped off my body completely, would I get detained by security?

And these are just regular string bikinis (that I tied as tightly as I could), nothing too small or revealing.

Accidental it may be, but isn't it still considered indecent exposure?

[BeeRightInd]

Indecent exposure in every jurisdiction I've ever heard of always has a key word in it's explanation/definition. 'Intentional'. It is not a crime to have a 'wardrobe malfunction' in any of the 50 states in the US, at least.

[Mmmmmmb78]

But how would cops react if they saw me in that state?

[BeeRightInd]

Any decent cop would help you cover up and wish you a good day and be on with his.

[Honestlove12]

Unless if it's a NUDE beach where you are allowed to be fully Naked without getting arrested then yes you definitely would be arrested for indecent exposure.

[Honestlove12]

The penalty depends on where you live. All places are different.

[Binnie]

Oh my gosh that’s crazy!!! Things like that when it’s not your fault That happened i don’t think they would be allowed to arrest you! It wouldn’t be fair to have that happen because it’s not your fault

[samhradh_leannan]

I can't imagine that you'd get arrested, if it was clearly an accident and you were making an effort to cover yourself with whatever was available to you.

[SarahsSummer]

Not accidentally. Only if you did t attempt to cover up. But what’s a florider thing?

[Mmmmmmb78]

A water ride that you surf on. Type in the word on YouTube. Lol

[QueenofCups]

It's not a crime if it's accidental. A crime requires intent.

[QueenofCups]

Indecent exposure is just a ticket unless you're deliberately "flashing" women and children.

[NikkiBabyOo]

This happened to a girl I knew in high school. She lost her top and bottoms at a water park, and the girl working security knew her and didn’t like her from school because she used to bully her little sister, so she called security on her and they handcuffed her hands behind her back while she was butt naked and everyone at the water park saw her totally naked and there was nothing she could do to cover up. They walked her to the office like that in front of everyone and there were a ton of boys there so everyone saw her pale boobs, her big white butt, and her vagina 🤣

[ArthurStew232]

No way! that can't be true right? Imagine getting handcuffed naked and paraded through a busy water park! what a nightmare!

[matchrestore]

If it's an accident, no reasonable person is going to take any legal action against you. Cover up as soon as you can, and try some more secure bathing suit options your next time in the wave pool.

[kuffs]

In my State where i live, your allowed to be completely nude as long as your not doing it for arousal. So you could just walk home with out your bottoms if you chose. I have never seen someone doin that but the option is there.

[Mmmmmmb78]

And what state is this?

[kuffs]

Oregon

[Mmmmmmb78]

Oregon of all places allows nudity... And isn't it chilly there?

[kuffs]

Right now it is but in June through August it is between 70°f and 100°f with a high humidity.

[kuffs]

We have a naked bike ride every year.

[Alistayr]

I think everyone has answered adequately, no.

[TheShyPrep]

You would be fine, a man, however, might get arrested

[Mmmmmmb78]

Really? How so?

[TheShyPrep]

Cuz if a man does it it's harassment, if a woman does it it's an accident

[winterfox10]

Yeah, that's indecent exposure. But it's also an accident. As long as you covered up ASAP I don't think you would get in any trouble.

[ZeussLightningBolt]

Yeah for indecent exposure
Although there's a nude beach in Miami

[tasteeverydrop]

I dont think you would get arrested for an accident. Even if it was an "accident". However, I might get arrested for the things you would make me think.

[Kiran04]

No, just don't wander around like that. Get a towel.

[RaspIsDie]

What if it was not accident? Maybe someone paid Poseidon for that))

[GuyvsGirl]

prolly not, if u can show u made every attempt to try n cover up. P. S. lemme know what beach u hang out at.

[Brutal_Honesty]

... why would you get arrested for that?

[calnewt9666]

I don't think it's indecent exposure unless u do it intentionally lol but I'm sorry that happened to u if I was there I would have helped u get ur towel

[Mmmmmmb78]

Thanks. It's embarrassing when it happens in front of a crowd.

[calnewt9666]

Definitely. I've had it happen once or twice myself so I know what it's like

[Dr_Latex_McPeggin]

Not usually if it was accidental...

[DBmusic3]

most likely not

[dragon9669]

No you'd have to get a towel somewhere

[Mmmmmmb78]

That's what I did. Wrapped a towel around my waist when I raced back to my chair.

[dragon9669]

You did the right thing. Law needs to show intent and surely there was no intent

[Jay_cooke1999]

You would be fine the cops definitely wouldn't mind 😜

[Cannuk22]

Do it and find out.

[jjj101010]

I’m guessing u would have a towel

[Talljosh007]

Probably not if it is truly accidental

[Anonymous]

hmm. Pretty obvious that you want to do this on purpose and set it up like an accident. Yes that's illegal.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, ten years for indecent exposure.

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately, and despite desperately trying to cover yourself and redress, you CAN and probably WILL get arrested. Half of the American police are unreasonable and will arrest anybody out of boredom and to make money.

Yeah, even though there's no intent, your rear end still got exposed and that isn't pleasant to families and especially young children. Covering yourself and begging for a towel/pair of shorts won't fix the situation, the cops will arrest you nonetheless. And it most certainly IS indecent exposure.

And what's worse, women will have it worse than men as they are seen as sluts. No offense.