San Diego Solicitation Defense Attorney

What is the crime of solicitation?

Under the state penal code having to do with prostitution, solicitation is defined as offering or agreeing to engage in a sexual act. Prostitution is engaging is any lewd act or sexual intercourse with another person in exchange for money. Both of these acts are illegal. For a judge to convict you of soliciting prostitution, it must be proved that you solicited someone for the purpose of engaging in prostitution, and that you had the particular intent of partaking in prostitution. Either the prostitute or the customer may be charged with solicitation. This is dependent upon what was said, and who initiated the conversation.

Just attempting to induce or lure a person is not enough to be convicted of solicitation. Behavior such as waving to a passing car, standing on a corner in suggestive clothing, nodding one's head to someone you do not know, or being in a venue where prostitution occurs is not enough to prove solicitation has occurred. It must be proven that there was the distinct intention to participate in prostitution. If you find yourself in a situation where you have been arrested for and charged with solicitation, it is important that you hire an aggressive San Diego criminal defense lawyer to defend your case. The legal team with Ardalan& Associates understands that sex related charges can be particularly sensitive. We will always maintain the utmost discretion when representing your case.

Penalties for Solicitation in San Diego

Solicitation is considered to be a misdemeanor offense. If you are convicted, you may be looking at up to 6 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1000. If you are convicted for a second time, the judge has the discretion to sentence you to a minimum of 45 days in jail. If it is a third offense, the minimum jail time can be up to 90 days. We will use our many years of experience representing those accused of sex crimes to provide you with a strong defense. We will always fight to get your charges reduced or dismissed, whenever possible but can aggressively represent you in the courtroom should the need arise.

Contact a San Diego solicitation defense lawyer today if you have been charged with solicitation of prostitution.