Los Angeles Prostitution Lawyer

Defending Those Accused of Prostitution in Los Angeles

A person may be charged with prostitution if they are caught exchanging sexual acts for money or other valuable items. Even if the sexual act was not performed, simply offering or agreeing to an exchange for a sexual act is considered prostitution. As defined by the law, a prostitution offense may also include solicitation or pandering. Pandering, also known as "pimping", involves the solicitation of another individual to perform an act of prostitution for the pimp or a third party, and the organization of people at a specific place to offer sexual activity in exchange for money. Solicitation is defined a person offering money for a sexual act to a prostitute or someone that he or she thinks is a prostitute.

If you have been arrested for prostitution, pandering, or solicitation of prostitution in the Los Angeles area, act now to defend your rights. A skilled Los Angeles criminal defense attorney is intimately familiar with the California laws on prostitution, and may be able to help you get your charges dismissed.

Penalties for Prostitution

First time prostitution offenses in California are usually charged as misdemeanors. However, if this is your second or third offense, you may be facing a felony charge. Thanks to the increase of sting operations in Los Angeles and large cities, innocent citizens with no criminal history may find themselves accused and arrested for prostitution because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you were in the wrong place and have been mistaken for committing prostitution, your safest bet for avoiding penalties is the help of an experienced Los Angeles prostitution attorney.

Penalties for prostitution may include jail, probation, fines and fees, AIDS testing, community service, loss of employment (for those with occupational licenses) and public humiliation. Those who are convicted of prostitution or sex crimes may find their relationships damaged and their reputation destroyed. When you choose to hire an attorney from our firm, you are gaining a partner who will give you the respect and confidentiality that you need.

Hire a Los Angeles Prostitution Attorney Today!

At Diamond & Associates, our legal team of experts understands what is at stake with your prostitution charges. Attorney David Diamond, a founding partner at the firm, has experience handling over 2,500 felonies and misdemeanors for the citizens of California. The attorneys at his firm are exceptional in their field and they possess the set of skills that you need to fight any criminal defense charges you may be facing.

Contact a Los Angeles prostitution attorney at our firm today to begin fighting your charges.