In California, a sex trafficking charge is a significant crime. It may lead to prison time, severe penalties, and a lifetime of shame. The good news is that being suspected of sex trafficking does not mean you are guilty.
When you deal with a lawyer in southern California who has expertise defending people accused of sex trafficking, you boost your chances of getting the best possible result in your case. Continue reading to find out more, then call Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088.
What is the definition of sex trafficking?
Sex trafficking is defined as moving a person for the intention of utilizing them as a prostitute, or compelling or coercing them into becoming a prostitute, according to California and federal statutes. Prostitution, of course, is defined as the acceptance of services, money, or products in return for sex. According to California law, there are three main types of people involved in prostitution: customers, prostitutes, and middlemen.
Both the prostitute and the purchaser may be prosecuted with solicitation, which is the act of participating in or offering money for sex. However, if the intermediary, often known as a pimp, accepted part of the cash, engaged in the arrangement, oversaw the act, or acquired a prostitute using sex trafficking tactics, they can be prosecuted as well.
The possible consequences of sex trafficking
True, society typically wants persons who engage in prostitution to be punished harshly, but the good news is that in the vast majority of situations, the punishment is often rather mild. Solicitation or sex trafficking is often punished as a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in prison and penalties of up to $1,000.
There are, however, a few exceptions. For starters, if someone is charged many times, they may face harsher punishment. Those who engage in prostitution with kids face fines of up to $100,000 as well as the confiscation of their property and assets.
Sex trafficking legal defenses
Even though the penalties aren’t as severe as they are for other offenses, no one wants their name to be associated with this conviction. That is why you should choose a seasoned lawyer like Chambers Law Firm. We can employ a variety of defense strategies, such as proving that you were entrapped by the police or challenging the evidence used against you. If there is a lot of evidence against you, we might be able to work out a plea deal that keeps you out of jail.
Don’t put off seeking legal advice
If you’ve been charged with sex trafficking, you should speak with an attorney right once. The sooner we begin working on your case, the more likely you are to succeed. You have nothing to lose by contacting us for a free case review at 714-760-4088.
