Defense for Pandering and Pimping in Riverside

Riverside Sex Crime Lawyer

Pimping involves locating customers (Johns) through advertising or other means for a prostitute or taking part or all of a John's payment for sexual services. Pandering involves convincing someone to engage in an act of prostitution and making the person available for that purpose. Both of these are considered sex crimes and carry a number of hefty penalties which include large fines and several years in state prison. If you have been charged with pandering or pimping under Penal Code 266h or 266i, depending upon the circumstances of the alleged offense there may be a number of defense strategies available. A Riverside sex crime attorney can answer your questions and explain your legal rights to you.

Sex Crime Attorney in Riverside

Law enforcement is continually under pressure to eliminate prostitution. Police agencies use various surveillance methods to identify prostitutes, their customers and brothels and gather evidence. Undercover sting operations where officers masquerade as Johns, prostitutes and pimps account for some arrests. Informants are also used when possible, but their information may be unreliable or completely false. Sweeping arrests are made from time to time but these too often gather innocent people who happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Pandering or pimping of prostitutes under the age of 18 will increase the number of charges to include crimes against a child such as molestation, sexual assault, sexual abuse, or statutory rape and will increase the severity of the penalties. In order to fight charges of pandering and pimping, you need the advice of a trusted sex crime lawyer with years of experience in obtaining successful results.

A charge of pandering can have a serious negative impact on your professional and your personal life. It is important to get the help of an aggressive sex crime lawyer who is knowledgeable in providing an effective defense inside and outside of the courtroom. We will fight to have the charges against you reduced or dismissed. Call Hanson, Gorian & Bradford to get answers to your questions.

If you are facing pandering or pimping charges, contact a Riverside sex crime attorney who is passionate about providing a powerful defense.