Riverside Prostitution Attorney

Prostitution in Riverside

Prostitution seems to be a continual thorn in the side of society. Local law enforcement is pressed to clear the community of prostitutes. Efforts to close down prostitution establishment, called brothels, massage parlors, and escort services by arresting owners, customers known as Johns, and prostitutes alike are on-going. A prostitute may be a man, woman or a child who engages in sexual acts for pay. The legislature in California has amended Penal Code Section 647(b) more than once in order to make it possible for more arrests and prosecutions to take place. If you have been arrested and are facing a prostitution charge you should not waste any time in consulting a Riverside sex crime attorney to help you with your defense.

Prostitution Defense Lawyer in Riverside

Some prostitution rings have a number or prostitutes which are under the age of consent. Depending upon the child's age, a John may be charged with lewd conduct with a minor, molestation, sexual assault on a minor, or statutory rape. Procuring Johns (pimping) and persuading or forcing an individual to engage in acts of prostitution (Pandering) are also considered sex crimes. Pandering and pimping of children can result in enhanced (more severe) penalties. An arrest for a prostitution offense can be embarrassing. If it becomes public, friends, co-workers and family may become withdrawn. Conviction of an offense connected to prostitution, even if charged as a misdemeanor entails harsh legal penalties which can include imprisonment, fines, community services and other consequences. A skilled prostitution lawyer at Hanson, Gorian & Bradford has years of experience in successfully fighting sex crime charges and protecting a client's future.

If you have been arrested, don't give up. Being charged with an offense does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. Many prosecutors have convinced a defendant that the evidence was overwhelming and conviction a certainty, only to have a determined sex crime lawyer point out that there is a lack of crucial evidence, an undercover cop entrapped the defendant, or that the defendant's rights were violated and got the charges reduced to a lesser charge or got the case completely dropped. Don't make any decision to plead guilty to avoid further embarrassment until you have called our office and discussed your defense.

Are you facing charges in connection with prostitution? Contact a Riverside prostitution lawyer at our firm who is tireless in mounting a strong defense.