Whether you have been arrested for Prostitution through an undercover sting operation conducted by Santa Monica Police Department or through a police sting operation or were observed by police soliciting a prostitute, it is imperative that you seek the advice of an experienced Santa Monica criminal defense lawyer with expertise defending Prostitution and Solicitation cases in the LAX Courthouse.
Hanrahan and Mr. Sitkoff utilize their 70 plus years of combined criminal law experience, as well as their relationships with each of the judges and prosecutors in Airport Court to ensure our clients avoid jail and in many cases, Prostitution or Solicitation convictions. The California sex crime of Solicitation and Prostitution described under California Penal Code section b states:.
Any person who solicits another for an act of prostitution is guilty of solicitation, whereas any person who agrees to engage or engages in any lewd act for money or other considerations is guilty of prostitution. However, a misdemeanor Prostitution or Solicitation conviction can result in jail time, especially for those with prior convictions. Furthermore, the embarrassing stigma caused by a Prostitution conviction on your criminal record can adversely affect your career ambitions or cause immigration consequences.
Although most first offenders avoid jail time, the most damaging consequence of a Santa Monica Prostitution conviction is the impact on your background. Since most prospective employers require background checks to vet applicants, it is critical that you retain an experienced Santa Monica criminal defense lawyer to defend you.
A skilled Prostitution defense attorney can negotiate compromised dispositions with Santa Monica city prosecutors, which can involve plea agreements to either lesser charges of Disturbing the Peach, Trespassing, or Loitering, or complete dismissal of your Prostitution charge by way of Deferred Entry of Judgment DEJ. The punishment you face for soliciting a prostitute in Santa Monica is greatly influenced by your prior history of solicitation and prostitution. While a first-time solicitation or prostitution charge does not carry mandatory jail time nor is it a sex offender registrable crime in Airport Court, it is categorized as a priorable offense.
