Prostitution Defense in CA

Experienced & Discreet Sex Crime Attorneys

An individual's relinquishment of their body in service of sexual satisfaction for remuneration, commonly known as prostitution, is criminalized in the state of California. Engaging in the act of prostitution or agreeing or offering to engage in the act of prostitution is against the law. Therefore if you have been accused of allegedly being involved this act in any capacity, you will need to speak with our criminal defense attorney from Second Chances Law Group.

Common Punishment for Prostitution

The California criminal offense of prostitution, or solicitation of prostitution, is charged as a misdemeanor. The first offense can be a potential punishment of up to six months in the county jail, an exorbitant fine, and a variety of other penalties.

Have you been arrested for prostitution and are unsure of the next steps to take to avoid the punishments? In order to protect your future, freedom, and prevent a conviction, you will need to retain the services of a prostitution defense attorney.

Legal Defenses Against Prostitution Charges

A prostitution case is generally very defensible given that law enforcement officials often use entrapment and other illegal methods to gather the evidence needed for a successful prostitution prosecution. Our legal team have incorporated a variety of successful tactics to disprove the prosecution's case.

A few examples of the defense strategies we may use in defending prostitution cases include:

• The police engaged in entrapment
• The evidence is insufficient
• You are factually innocent
• You did not harbor the specific intent to hire a prostitute
• You did not harbor the specific intent to prostitute yourself
• Mistaken identity