Defending Solicitation and Prostitution Charges in Orlando
People who are accused of prostitution or solicitation of prostitution in Florida usually want to get their case over quickly. Many enter a plea, receive the expected slap on the wrist from the court, and then think that is the end of it. However, the consequences rarely end there.
If you plead guilty to prostitution or solicitation charges, the damage to your family relationships and your reputation are far more serious than any criminal penalties you face. At The Bigney Law Firm in Orlando, Florida, our lawyers are dedicated to resolving the charges discretely and without the stigma of a conviction if possible. We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case.
Sealing or expunging your record is important, especially when you are charged with a sex crime. If you do not seal or expunge your record, it will remain public and will be accessible by employers and almost anyone else who wants to see them.
Solicitation of Prostitution Charges
Under Florida law, it is illegal to solicit, entice or induce another person to engage in the act of prosecution. The severity of the criminal charges will depend on a variety of things, including whether the alleged prostitute was under the age of 18.
Defenses in Prostitution Cases
Prostitution arrests often result from sting operations involving undercover police officers. The undercover officer usually discusses an exchange of sex for money with the accused. However, police have a tendency to jump the gun and make an arrest before an agreement is made.
Encounters with undercover officers are typically recorded. Our lawyers will listen to the tape and determine if the act of solicitation was completed before you were arrested.
Even if you did complete the act of solicitation of prostitution, you may have an entrapment defense. Entrapment is getting someone to do something they were not otherwise predisposed to do.
Free Case Evaluation
If you face prostitution or solicitation of prostitution charges, your best defense is to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. To schedule a free case evaluation with an attorney at the Bigney Law Firm, call 407-792-2923 any time of the day or night or fill out our contact form. For your convenience, our office is located in downtown Orlando, Florida, one block behind the courthouse. Se habla Español.
