It is with great pride we announce that Ally Keegan was named a Partner at our Firm on January 15.

Ally joined the LOODPS team in April 2020 after having worked with several well-known and respected criminal defense law firms in San Diego the first few years of her career. Since joining the Firm 4 years ago, Ally has ascended to being recognized as one of San Diego’s best and brightest attorneys.

Arguably more impressive than any achievement inside the courtroom the past 4 years, and there have been many, has been Ally’s growth as a leader, both within our Firm and within the San Diego community. Ally has been recognized by SuperLawyers as a Rising Star each of the past 4 years (2021-2024), by the San Diego Business Journal as a Woman of Influence in the Law (2021-2023), and by San Diego Magazine as a Celebrating Women Finalist (2021-2023). She also serves on three Boards (Lawyer’s Club of San Diego, Women’s Museum of California, and the Tariq Khamisa Foundation).

Thank you, Ally, for all you have done and will continue to do for our clients, our Firm, and the San Diego community!

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To learn more about Ally's background and experience, click here.

Most may think they know what the term "indecent exposure" means. However, the law in California requires a bit more than what one may believe is required to convict someone of such an offense. In this video, Managing Partner David P. Shapiro discusses what is, and what is not, indecent exposure under California’s Penal Code section 314. David explains the differences between indecent exposure and some similar offenses, such as lewd conduct in public. David also notes that these different (but similar) crimes have drastically different penalties, including the likelihood of actual jail time and mandatory versus discretionary sex offender registration.

Some behavior which many people would describe as indecent exposure – acts that most of us would consider inappropriate or "outright disgusting" – will not qualify as indecent exposure if the behavior does not match the elements of the offense as described in the California Penal Code. Those elements include exposure of the genitals in a public place, or in a private place where people are present who may reasonably be offended by it. Based solely on that description, the offense could include acts such as public urination, "streaking," and two people being intimate in public. However, what differentiates the law in California from many other states is an added element of the offense – that the behavior in question was for the purpose of gratifying sexual desires.

Finally, David explains that a conviction for indecent exposure will lead to mandatory registration as a sex offender. This is a stigma that will last for at least 10 years (if not for the rest of your life) after suffering a conviction.

If you or a loved one have been charged with indecent exposure, or any sex crime, call 619-295-3555 to learn the first steps on the path toward regaining control of your future.