Call or text me at The Philadelphia police have cracked down on prostitution by using undercover operations both in neighborhoods known for prostitution and on websites where sex is sold. If you are caught up in one of these stings and convicted of solicitation, you face a humiliating experience that can result not only in your arrest, but also in your name appearing in the Philadelphia Inquirer and other newspapers for your spouse and everyone who knows you to see. If you are arrested by an undercover officer and charged with selling or buying sex, or promoting prostitution, you will need to retain an experienced defense attorney as soon as you can.
Both prostitution and hiring a prostitute have the same punishment. You face up to one year in prison for a first or second offense. If you are charged with promoting prostitution, you can be sentenced to up to three years in prison for your first offense.
If you are charged with a prostitution offense, do not anger the arresting officer unnecessarily. At this stage, do not discuss what happened with the police or assert your innocence.
Your attorney will carefully review every aspect of your case to determine if there is evidence for all you have been accused of. When you are up against a prostitution charge, you will be facing both a determined prosecutor and community condemnation. You need an attorney who will stand by you every step of the way, work hard to discredit any evidence — and help you determine your best course of action.
Read the code here. Based on the evidence, Fienman Defense will try to show that the charges should be dismissed. Should the case go to trial, we will fight to present the strongest defense possible for your situation. What You Need To Know About Prostitution Pennsylvania law makes it a crime to: Engage in sexual activity for money Loiter in a public place or in view of a public place for the purpose of being hired for sexual activity Hire a prostitute Make money from promoting prostitution.
