South Carolina Online Solicitation Lawyers
Having sexual intercourse or performing sexual acts in exchange for money is considered prostitution. There are a variety of related charges as well, based on patronizing a place of prostitution, keeping a place of prostitution and soliciting a person for prostitution.
Being in the wrong place at the wrong time could result in you being charged with solicitation or prostitution. While the penalties for many of these offenses may seem negligible, the consequences of a criminal record can be considerable.
Any time you are facing criminal charges of any nature, it is important to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney to make sure that your rights are protected throughout your proceedings. At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, we will protect your rights throughout the entire criminal process. Call 866-645-8743 or contact us online.
Prostitution and Solicitation
In South Carolina, a number of charges are related to solicitation and prostitution, including:
- Prostitution. Engaging in prostitution, running a brothel, brokering prostitution and soliciting a prostitute are misdemeanors punishable by both jail time and a fine. These penalties depend on whether it is a first or subsequent offense.
- Promoting prostitution of a minor, by encouraging, managing or allowing someone under the age of 18 to prostitute him- or herself. This is a felony offense, punishable by three to 20 years in prison.
- Participating in prostitution of a minor, by attempting to hire a minor prostitute through a third party or requesting that a minor prostitute him- or herself. This is a felony offense, punishable by two to five years in prison.
Our Lexington solicitation lawyers also handle charges relating to solicitation of a minor.
Experienced South Carolina Prostitution Attorney
It is not uncommon for innocent people to be wrongly accused of sex crimes such as prostitution, solicitation, pandering or pimping. Many are arrested through police stings or by simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, our attorneys are experienced in defending clients accused of sex crimes, including charges of solicitation, prostitution, child pornography and rape. To learn more about how our attorneys can help with your specific charges, contact us for a free consultation: 866-645-8743. We defend clients throughout the state, from Columbia to Myrtle Beach.
