St. Paul Prostituion Lawyer

Prostitution and solicitation charges vary in severity depending on your alleged level of involvement. This is why you should strongly consider talking your case over with an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney.

Depending on your alleged involvement, you have the potential of being charged with anything from a misdemeanor up to a felony. In addition, if your alleged involvement happened in a school or park zone, the penalties are more severe than they would normally have been. Finally, prostitution and solicitation charges can have profound personal consequences on your life, regardless of the outcome of the criminal case. 

If you or someone you love needs help with a criminal case, like prostitution and/or solicitation, call the Rolloff Law Office  to set up a free consultation: (612) 234-1165

Maple Grove Prostitution Arrest (Explained)

Being charged with solicitation of a prostitute is a humiliating experience that can be devastating to your reputation and family relationships. While the penalty for this crime can vary greatly depending on the circumstances, even simple solicitation charges deserve the attention of an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney.

Prostitution and Minnesota Law

Under typical circumstances, the penalties for solicitation and prostitution are not as severe as other crimes. A first offense for soliciting a prostitute is a misdemeanor carrying a minimum fine of $1,000.  However ... if done in a public place, this may be increased.  Repeat offenders may also face a big fine and possibly jail.

Loitering with intent to either solicit or offer prostitution is also a misdemeanor. For those acting as prostitutes, a first offense is classified as a misdemeanor with a second or subsequent offense being elevated to a gross misdemeanor.

However, not all circumstances are considered "typical" and a charge of prostitution can do serious damage to a person's life.

Consequences (Beyond Court)

If you are here on non-immigrant visas such as an H1-B work visa, or are here illegally, the consequences of a criminal conviction go far beyond simply paying a fine or performing community service. You risk the revocation of your visa and possible deportation. With so much on the line, it is important to contact an attorney immediately to defend you.

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Prostitution arrests frequently involve undercover operations or surveillance. This raises certain evidentiary issues that an experienced Minnesota Prostitution Attorney is best equipped to address. If police violated your constitutional rights in the process of an investigation, an experienced attorney may be able to obtain a dismissal of the charges.


Is Solicitation of Prostitution a Felony?

Under most circumstances, solicitation of prostitution is a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor. There are, however, some instances when it can be a felony. This includes soliciting a prostitute under the age of 18.

Depending on the age, the penalty can be up to 20 years in prison. Moreover, knowingly housing an unrelated minor prostitute can carry a penalty of up to one year in prison and a $5,000 fine. Lastly, a prostitution offense that would otherwise be a gross misdemeanor can be elevated to a felony if committed in a school zone or public park.

While acting as a prostitute is generally only a misdemeanor, the penalties for those who promote prostitution are very serious. A person convicted of sex trafficking in the second degree — which includes recruiting, promoting or receiving profit from prostitutes — can face up to 15 years in prison. In cases involving minor prostitutes, the penalty can be up to 20 years in prison and up to 25 years if certain aggravating factors are present. In addition, trafficking across state lines can lead to additional federal charges.

The Rolloff Law Office understands how important defending your reputation is if you have been accused of solicitation or other prostitution-related crimes. With free initial consultations and evening and weekend hours, I am available when you need me to address your concerns.  Call today: (612) 234-1165.

Minneapolis Prostitution Attorney (Affordable)

Prostitution is the act of performing sexual acts in exchange for money. If you have been accused of prostitution you need an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney to help you fight the charges.

Prostitution Charges (Explained)

When someone is arrested for prostitution, it is because the officer is arresting them for allegedly loitering for the purpose of soliciting sex from an individual. Many officers work undercover as johns and as prostitutes so they can arrest johns looking for sex from prostitutes.

Not all of these acts are indicative of prostitution. This is why a person can be falsely accused of prostitution.

In the case that an undercover officer is used, they pose as johns or as prostitutes and they look for key elements, such as the discussion of what acts will occur and how much it will cost. However, there can be problems with this process and the arrest procedure itself. If rights are violated, then the arrest can be deemed invalid. This type of undercover work can be considered entrapment.

Defenses (Explained)

All too often, officers go undercover --- and that can or cannot be considered entrapped, even if the accused feels like they have been entrapped. These types of sting operations are allowed for a variety of reasons without them being considered entrapment.

The key to this type of operation is what kind of non-verbal and verbal communication occurred. Your Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney will dig deeply to find out what happened right before the arrest and will also thoroughly examine the police report, as well as interview witnesses. All of this information is used to create a strategic defense for you. Revealing the facts and using the law as it pertains to those facts will help build a strong case.

Prostitution is a serious crime - insofar as it is considered a type of sexual offense.  So, if you or someone you love has been arrested for as much the consequences can be rather harsh if convicted. If you have been accused of prostitution, you do have rights and the right to exercise them. To do this, you need a kick-ass, affordable attorney to help you. To find out what the Rolloff Law Office can do for you and your case, call (612) 234-1165 to schedule a free consultation.