Los Angeles Solicitation of A Prostitute Lawyer

Simply being accused of a sex-related crime can be a nearly traumatic experience. Even after being acquitted or cleared of all suspicion, people can still be hurt or humiliated by the lasting sting of a criminal accusation. Anyone accused of any serious crime in Southern California will need the counsel of a first-class Los Angeles sex crimes lawyer. And while it’s not as serious as a charge of murder or child abuse, the charge of soliciting prostitution services is typically a rather humiliating criminal charge. Being arrested on suspicion of soliciting a prostitute does not necessarily need to have a significantly negative impact on your life, however.

SOLICITATION OF A PROSTITUTE IN CALIFORNIA

If you have been arrested for solicitation of a prostitute, odds are you are embarrassed and just want the whole nightmare to go away. Maybe you have a spouse that you don’t want to find out or maybe you are just humiliated that you were caught in a compromising situation? You need the help of a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer now.

Prostitution is a lewd act performed in exchange for money or another type of compensation. California considers a lewd act to be of a sexual nature, including sexual conduct or intercourse between two people. It is a crime to offer someone sex for money and it is illegal also to offer someone money for sex.

Prostitution is not always an easy crime to prove because there is a lot of information the prosecutor must gather to solidify the case. The most difficult to prove is “intent.” This means the prosecutor must prove that the defendant had full intentions to have sex with another person and pay for it. Prosecution must also prove that a sexual act was agreed upon and performed.

This would be the time to consult with a good Los Angeles solicitation of a prostitute lawyer because there are legal defenses to prostitution charges. Without a good lawyer that knows the law, you could end up with the maximum penalties and there is no concealing that.

A conviction for prostitution results in misdemeanor sentencing under state law. Penalties could include probation, jail time, or fines. You can scratch probation off the list if this isn’t your first offense, in which case you could get 45 days in the county jail. If the crime occurred in a motor vehicle within 1,000 feet of a private residence, other penalties could be added, including suspending or restricting your driver’s license.

You need a solid defense by a lawyer who knows how to defend these kinds of cases. You need the experienced Los Angeles solicitation of a prostitute lawyer Douglas Miranda at the Miranda Rights Law Office. Call 213-255-3569 if you are in the LA area.

SOLICITATION OF A PROSTITUTE DEFENSES

A large number of solicitation of a prostitute arrests are made during an undercover law enforcement investigation. If this applies to your case, you may be able to use the entrapment defense, which says that you would not have committed the crime if the undercover agents did not coerce you to do so. Many of the people who are arrested during an undercover sting are law abiding citizens who would never have engaged in criminal activity if it were not for the undercover agent. These arrests are unfair and could affect you for the rest of your life.

Your defense attorney could also argue that there is either insufficient evidence or lack of reliable evidence against you. The evidence that the prosecution presents may not clearly show that you committed the crime, or a witness’s credibility could be in question.

Another defense strategy is admitting that you made a mistake and you never intended on soliciting a prostitute. Maybe you went to a massage parlor without actively pursuing a prostitute, but found yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. No matter the circumstances, it’s important that you don’t fight these charges alone. If you have been charged with solicitation of a prostitute, contact experienced Los Angeles solicitation of a prostitute attorney Douglas Miranda as soon as possible to begin reviewing your case and developing a defense strategy.

WE FIGHT TO WIN JUSTICE

At the Miranda Rights Law Firm, we have the legal experience and commitment you need if you or a loved is charged with solicitation of a prostitute. Los Angeles prostitution defense lawyer, Douglas Miranda has represented thousands of misdemeanor and felony clients and has litigated over 1,000 motions on their behalf. When a Los Angeles County prostitution-related case goes to trial, Douglas Miranda will use every legal tool available to win justice. Unlike many other sex-related crimes, a conviction for soliciting a prostitute normally does not require registration as a sex offender in California. However, a conviction still carries severe consequences including fines and possible jail time. If it’s a first conviction, it establishes a criminal record for you.

People are often targeted for solicitation arrests as part of sting operations. Los Angeles prostitution attorney Douglas Miranda will carefully assess your case to determine if the the police engaged in any illegal or unconstitutional activity while investigating, arresting, or processing you. Mr. Miranda resolves many cases without having to go to trial, but he will not hesitate to defend you before a jury when that is the most likely path to a favorable outcome.

CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM IMMEDIATELY

After assessing your solicitation case, Mr. Miranda will outline your legal options and begin developing the most effective possible defense. If you seek a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer for a loved one who has already been arrested for a crime related to prostitution, defense attorneys with our law firm will visit your loved one in jail to offer legal advice and representation. At the Miranda Rights Law Firm, we take our responsibility to our clients seriously, and we want to put our experience to work for you. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced LA criminal defense attorney, contact us today. Send an email, or call 213-293-1207. Se habla español.