Experiences Defense for Sex Crimes in Miami, FL – Defending Against Prostitution and Solicitation Charges – Florida Sexual Crimes Defense Attorney

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Zealously Defending Against Prostitution or Solicitation Charges in Miami Dade County

Charges related to prostitution and solicitation carry serious legal consequences and like other sex crimes in Miami, carry a stigma in social circles that exceed that of other non-sex crimes. Generally speaking, prostitution is any sexual conduct in return for a fee, and solicitation is anyone asking someone not your spouse to perform a sexual act in exchange for something of value. Anyone accused of prostitution, or solicitation of a prostitute, remains innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law, this court being one of the Miami Dade County Courts where your case will be heard for prostitution allegations occurring in Miami and Miami Dade County, Florida. Wichman Law Firm’s top rated Miami-Dade County criminal defense attorney Kevin P. Wichman, provides a tough defense for those facing various types of prostitution charges.

What Are Prostitution or Solicitation Charges in Florida

In Florida, prostitution and solicitation (of a prostitute) are criminal offenses governed by both State of Florida statutes, and local Miami laws. These types of sex crime charges are generally involving the paying for, or attempting to pay for, sex. This payment could be monetary or some other compensation, like personal property, real property, or another type of compensation that increases the wealth of the person supplying the sex.

Florida Statutes sec. 796.07 provides key guidance on understanding what sort of conduct is illegal under the prostitution statute, such as conduct which provides to:

• offer to commit prostitution
• solicit prostitution
• purchase the services of anyone engaged in prostitution
• enter, reside, or remain in a place for the purpose of prostitution
• take or give directions to a person seeking to prostitute or solicit a prostitute
• receive another in to a place for the purpose of prostitution
• own or maintain a place for the purpose of prostitution and its activities to take place there
• agree to secure another for prostitution
• aid or abet any of the above

We aggressively defend the rights, future, and freedom of individuals accused of various types of sex crimes in Miami, including, but not limited to:

• prostitution
• solicitation of a prostitute
• public lewdness
• indecent exposure
• online solicitor and other internet sex crimes
• sexual assault
• rape
• statutory rape
• all other sex offenses in Florida

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Is Prostitution a Misdemeanor or a Felony in Miami, Florida

Prostitution charges across Florida, including in Miami Dade County, can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony, depending upon the criminal history of the individual accused.

A first offense of prostitution can result in a second degree misdemeanor charge of prostitution, which could result in up to 60 days in the Miami Dade County, six months of probation, and a fine of up to $500. A second offense of prostitution will be filed as a first degree misdemeanor of prostitution and can result in a punishment of up to one year in the Miami Dade County Jail and a fine of up to $1,000. If the prostitution charge is a third or more offense, then each offense will be filed as a felony in the third degree for prostitution, making you a lifetime felon if convicted, and facing jail time of up to five years in a State of Florida prison, and a fine of up to $5,000.

Working to keep a conviction off your record, even if the first offense, is critical to preventing the increase charges down the road should you ever be accused of the matter again.

Were You Arrested in a Miami Police Sting Operation for Prostitution?

Were you arrested in a police sting operation for prostitution at a home, business, or massage establishment? Quite often law enforcement will set up a sting using under cover officers to coerce a solicitation. It could be that the evidence gathered in an operation by law enforcement such as this could be suppressed and ultimately the charge dismissed, or even allow for the charge to be negotiated to a non-sex crime. Give us a call at (305) 317-1529 to set up an appointment with our Miami prostitution defense attorney to discuss your particular case in detail to see if this is possible for your situation.

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Defending Against a Charge of Prostitution or Solicitation

Investigating issues surrounding entrapment, discriminatory, lack of intent or knowledge, lack of evidence, mistaken identity, coercion or duress, and invasion of privacy could prove to be valuable defense tactics depending upon the specifics of each case. While prostitution and solicitation charges are serious, there are several defenses that an experienced Miami prostitution or solicitation defense attorney can use to challenge the evidence and protect your rights and good name. We will gather all the evidence from the State of Florida to be used against you, and investigate their witnesses, along with your own version of events, and work to get the best possible result for your case, be it a favorable negotiated outcome of lesser charges, non-sex charges, a dismissal of one or all the prostitution charges, or a win at trial.

Wichman Law Firm Provides a Zealous Defense for Those Charged with a Crime of Solicitation or Prostitution – Contact a Miami Prostitution Defense Attorney

If you have been charged with prostitution or solicitation of a prostitute, contact Wichman Law Firm to fight vigorously on your behalf in the Miami Dade County Courthouse. WLF’s prostitution defense attorney in Miami will work hard to protect your rights and future, and have earned a reputation over as aggressive in defense of people’s constitutional rights after being arrested for a sex crime in South Florida and elsewhere across the country.

Our attorney will work with you to come up with the best legal strategy to ensure the most favorable outcome possible during a free and confidential consultation. Please contact our downtown Miami law office at (305) 317-1529 as soon as can be so that we can schedule a consultation, that is free and confidential, to begin to help you in working on a defense that defends your rights and freedom.