Solicitation of Prostitution Defense
Solicitation of prostitution and other related charges are often embarrassing to the defendant and many times damage their personal/work relationships. If you have been arrested for offering to exchange money for sex, whether it was an undercover agent or because of involvement in a sting operation, it is imperative to find an aggressive attorney who has experience in defending these types of cases. A good defense starts before the State Attorney’s Office even has a chance to file the charges it has received from the arresting officer.
Those arrested in cases of this type may be charged with one or more of the following:
796.04: Forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become a prostitute
796.045: Sex trafficking; penalties
796.05: Deriving support from the proceeds of prostitution
796.06: Renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution
796.07: Prohibiting prostitution, etc.; evidence; penalties; definitions
796.08: Screening for HIV and sexually transmissible diseases; providing penalties
796.09: Coercion; civil cause of action; evidence; defenses; attorney’s fees
The rate of arrests for prostitution-related cases has been steadily decreasing in the State of Florida, since 2001.
The official numbers of arrests for prostitution and commercialized vice from 2001-2010 in Florida:
2001: 8,698
2002: 7,742
2003: 7,529
2004: 6,583
2005: 5,715
2006: 5,443
2007: 6,131
2008: 6,059
2009: 5,296
2010: 5,048
If you have recently been arrested, you need to take action and protect your future with the help of a good attorney. If you have been accused, Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. will aggressively defend your rights. Our office has a proven track record successfully representing those accused locally in the state of Florida or out of state. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
