Midland Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Indecent Exposure

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Larry Don Brownlee, a 58-year-old Midland, Texas resident, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after being convicted in the 142nd District Court for indecent exposure. Brownlee's sentence was enhanced due to two prior felony convictions, making the indecent exposure charge a state jail felony.

Why it matters

Indecent exposure cases involving adults are typically misdemeanors, but can be elevated to felonies if the perpetrator has prior convictions. This case highlights how repeat offenders can face harsher punishments, especially when their criminal history includes both sex crimes and other felonies.

The details

According to the Midland District Attorney's office, Brownlee was convicted after a two-day trial. He was facing a sentence ranging from 2 to 20 years in prison, and ultimately received 18 years due to his prior convictions for indecency with a child and evading in a motor vehicle, as well as several misdemeanor convictions for indecent exposure, criminal mischief, and evading arrest.

• Brownlee was convicted on February 11, 2026.
• The indecent exposure incidents he was convicted for occurred on August 17, 2024.