There are many defenses available to the crimes of prostitution, solicitation, pandering, and loitering. Each case is different and defenses to these crimes depend on what type of evidence is available. The prosecutor must prove at least one the following elements existed to successfully obtain a prostitution conviction:
- Solicit (strongly urge or entice) for an act of prostitution
- Agree to engage in an act of prostitution
- Engage in an act of prostitution
The prosecution will attempt to prove there was an agreement to engage in an act of prostitution. This is usually achieved by means of a recording device during conversations between an undercover cop and the accused. If a record of the conversation cannot be produced, the agreement may be difficult to prove. If the accused has no money on them, the prosecution may have a difficult time proving the specific intent to engage in an act of prostitution.
Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Prostitution Attorney. If you have been charged with Prostitution in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.
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