Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Neighbor harrassing

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Obviously, there appears to be much more to this situation than you explained. Nobody "forgets" that they do not have their bathing suit on under their clothing. Regardless, it is not against the law to go topless in Florida. Topless bathing is very common on many of the beaches in South Florida and nude bathing is allowed in some places. I do not think the State Attorney's office will file any charges unless there are more facts that you have not revealed. Nudity by itself is not considered to be lewd or lacivious conduct in Florida.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.