Provo Prostitution and Solicitation Defense Lawyer
Prostitution and Solicitation in Provo
The acts of prostitution and solicitation are crimes in our state and can bring penalties of up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Repeat offenders face even more severe charges. A Provo criminal defense attorney can help you when facing either of these charges. According to state law:
- A person is guilty of prostitution when he/she engages in any sexual activity with another person for a fee;
- Is an inmate of a house of prostitution;
- Loiters in or within view of any public place for the purpose of being hired to engage in sexual activity.
- A person is guilty of sexual solicitation when he/she offers or agrees to commit any sexual activity with another person for a fee;
- Pays or offers or agrees to pay another person to commit any sexual activity for a fee.
A conviction of either of these charges can leave one embarrassed and with a mark on their record. If arrested for prostitution or solicitation, before pleading guilty, the case should be thoroughly examined by a criminal defense lawyer with the Zabriskie Law Firm.
Defending Rape Charges in Provo
Because there can be subjective issues regarding intent and the possibility of entrapment by police in undercover operations, it will assist you to be properly represented legally regarding the charges. One can possibly feel that the best approach is just pleading guilty and try to get over it as quickly as possible. Although things could seem black and white to you, there are questions to be asked and issues to be addressed that could protect your rights, accomplish a better outcome for you, and potentially get the charges dropped or reduced. Your chances of fighting the charges and possibly getting them dismissed or reduced increases dramatically when you have someone on your side that is knowledgeable and experienced in defending such offenses. You will be treated with the respect and dignity you deserve.
Contact a Prostitution and Solicitation Defense Lawyer in Provo
if you have been arrested for prostitution or solicitation.