Maryland Prostitution Sex Crime

In many states, including Maryland, crimes involving prostitution rarely result in lengthy jail sentences, at least not for first time offenders. There are various offenses a person may be charged with in relation to prostitution. They include:

• Prostitution
  This is defined as the act of accepting some form of payment in exchange for sexual intercourse or other types of sexual acts.

• Pimping
  This is when a person offers sexual favors in exchange for some form of payment on behalf of another individual.

• Solicitation
  This is when a person offers another individual some form of payment in exchange for sexual intercourse or other types of sexual acts.

Even though these convictions are relatively minor, it's still important for you to enlist the help of a qualified sex crime defense attorney. Attorneys can evaluate the specifics of your case and help you decide on the best course of action. They will attempt to resolve the legal matter in a timely and discreet manner. Here are some choices those convicted of the crimes mentioned above typically have:

Entrapment Defense

Solicitation charges are often brought against men as a result of an undercover operation conducted by law enforcement. During such operations, a police officer typically poses as a prostitute and approaches men to offer sexual favors in exchange for money. Once the man agrees, the officers swoop in and arrest him. Depending on the exact methods used by law enforcement, an entrapment defense may be possible. We will need to know the specifics of your case to determine whether this will likely be an effective defense.

A Guilty Plea to a Lesser Charge

For many men charged with solicitation, their major concern isn't the fines or community service that may accompany the charge-it's the effect such a charge will have on their home life, their career and their reputation. For these individuals, ensuring the details of the case are not made highly public is their top priority. In this instance, pleading guilty to a less serious charge may be the best choice. Such a conviction will involve some type of punishment, but it won't involve the potentially life-ruining consequences that could occur as a result of a highly publicized trial.

If you've been charged with prostitution, solicitation or pimping and aren't sure what to do next, contact Meng & Alpert LLC at 866-444-6363 for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your case. We'll work to resolve your issue in a timely manner so that you can get on with your life.

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From our offices in Maryland, our Bethesda sex crime defense, sexual assault, and rape defense lawyers handle cases throughout the entire state of Maryland, including Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore of Maryland, including the counties of Montgomery County, Howard County, Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County and Frederick County, as well as the cities of Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Columbia, Ellicott City, Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Bowie, College Park, Greenbelt, and Oxon Hill.