Long Beach Solicitation Attorney
Have You Been Charged With Solicitation?
There are two types of prostitution offenses, soliciting sexual acts in exchange for money and engaging in sexual activity for compensation. An individual seeking the services of a prostitute can be charged with soliciting, as well as the prostitute who entices a potential customer.
Solicitation of prostitution is a misdemeanor sex crime. The three main aspects to a solicitation case include the intention to engage in prostitution, the acceptance of a solicitation to engage in prostitution, and doing something that furthers the commission o the act of prostitution.
Police use various undercover tactics to arrest both the prostitute and prostitute's customer (john) for solicitation, such as pretending to be a john or a prostitute. They will canvass streets, visit massage parlors and even arrange dates through escort services in order to make arrests.
A solicitation arrest can be extremely embarrassing, in addition to causing legal problems that could result in imprisonment and fines. If you have been charged with solicitation for prostitution, a Long Beach criminal defense lawyer from the Law Office of Leonard Matsuk can review your case and discuss your defense options.
Solicitation of Prostitution Lawyer in Long Beach
A solicitation of prostitution conviction can result in various penalties depending on the person's criminal history and whether or not they are on probation or parole, including:
- Community service
- AIDS testing
- Fines
- Court-ordered counseling
- Jail time
Attorney Leonard Matsuk is a widely recognized criminal defense lawyer who has worked for more than three decades providing clients with highly qualified legal assistance. His courtroom experience includes over 200 bench trials and 100 jury trials.
Contact a Long Beach Solicitation of Prostitution Attorney
from the Law Office of Leonard Matsuk for qualified legal representation if you have been arrested for solicitation.