San Diego Prostitution Defense Attorney
Accused of Prostitution or Solicitation? Consult a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Law enforcement agencies throughout San Diego County crack down hard upon suspected prostitutes and their customers. By monitoring websites, "massage" parlors, and city streets, investigators are always on the lookout for potential illegal activity and will make arrests accordingly. If you or someone you know has been arrested for prostitution or the solicitation of prostitution, it is important that you retain legal counsel as soon as possible. You will need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to defend your rights as soon as possible.
Prostitution Charges in San Diego County
There are several different categories that prostitution-related offenses may fall under, according to California law. Following are the most common offenses associated with prostitution:
- Solicitation - the act of offering money in exchange for sexual activity.
- Prostitution - the act of exchanging money for sexual acts.
- Pandering - recruiting prostitutes for hire, or soliciting customers for a prostitute. Also referred to as "pimping."
- Loitering - lingering in a certain area for the purpose of engaging in prostitution.
Solicitation and prostitution are lesser crimes and may be charged as misdemeanors, punishable by up to 12 months in county jail. Pimping or pandering, however, is a felony offense that may result in a minimum term of imprisonment of 1 year in state prison.
Consult a San Diego Prostitution Lawyer
At Superior Law Center, we are committed to representing people in all walks of life who have been accused of or arrested for prostitution or any related sex crime. When we take on a new case, we dedicate our time and effort to conducting an extensive investigation into all aspects of the offense, the arrest, the collection of evidence, and much more in order to determine how to devise a more effective defense strategy. We represent clients throughout all of San Diego County, and offer payment plans to help you get the representation you need at your budget.
Arrested for prostitution? Contact a San Diego prostitution defense attorney today.