Los Angeles Solicitation Lawyer

Understanding Solicitation Charges

In California, prostitution is not only illegal, but solicitation is as well. Although it can refer to encouraging or requesting someone to commit any crime, it is most often used in reference to solicitation of a prostitute. According to California Penal Code Section 647, an individual could be guilty of a misdemeanor if they solicit any act of prostitution (any lewd act performed in exchange for money or another commodity).

What is difficult about this situation is that the crime does not actually need to be committed. If you were arrested for solicitation, it is enough to be convicted. However, California law requires three factors to be present for a conviction to go through. First, the offender must have solicited a prostitute. Second, they must actually have intended to engage in prostitution. And third, the other person must have received the request.

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If you have been charged with solicitation, prostitution, or any other sex crime, contact a Los Angeles sex crime lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz. You could be facing probation, fines, counseling, AIDS testing, community service, and jail, as well as a damaged reputation. The firm understands how difficult it is to face these types of charges and so do their utmost to fight against them.

For over thirty-five years, the AV-rated team at Robert Schwartz has been providing residents throughout Los Angeles with high-quality legal defense. With a certified criminal law specialist on their team as well as the past president of the Criminal Courts Bar Association, you can be confident that they can create the best strategic defense for you.

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