Prostitution and Pandering Crimes
Prostitution and pandering crimes in Louisiana are both unlawful and, when charged, come with harsh possible penalties. Often, prostitution crimes are thought of as a lone operation where a particular individual engages in various sexual acts for money. While this can be true, it is not uncommon for prostitution to be much more than one person but rather a wider scheme involving a pimp running an operation and their customers, also known as "johns." Prostitution and pandering are illegal and can not only come with jail time and expensive fines but also create a criminal record where one may not have previously existed. Besides these penalties, being arrested and charged for prostitution or pandering can leave a long-lasting stain on one's reputation. This can make it extremely difficult to maintain personal relationships or develop new ones. It is crucial to seek legal counsel to learn more about how to handle a prostitution or pandering charge.
A prostitution and pandering criminal defense attorney will evaluate your case and determine the most effective defense strategy so you can secure the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Depending on the case facts, it could be possible to lessen your charges or have your charges dropped. Innocent people do get brought into the justice system through incomplete investigations and false accusations.
At the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams, LLC, our skilled and competent prostitution and pandering criminal defense attorney has represented many individuals charged with the most serious crimes.
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Louisiana Prostitution Crimes
Louisiana prostitution laws define the criminal act of prostitution as a practice where an individual profits from sexual intercourse with others. It also incorporates solicitation by one person to another to engage in sexual intercourse for money. In other words, a person who sells sexual acts and a person who offers money for sexual acts are both considered prostitution under the law.
A conviction for a prostitution crime can come with a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to six months or both for a first offense. A second offense shall be fined at least $250 or up to $2,000, imprisonment for up to two years with or without hard labor, or both. Subsequent convictions come with increasing imprisonment and fines.
A conviction for prostitution with a person under the age of 18 can come with a fine as high as $50,000 or imprisonment with hard labor for at least 15 years and up to 50 years or both.
A conviction for prostitution with a person under the age of 14 can come with a fine as high as $75,000 or imprisonment with hard labor for at least 25 years and up to 50 years or both.
Louisiana Pandering Crimes
Louisiana pandering laws define the criminal act of pandering when one individual entices, persuades, or encourages another person to engage in prostitution. Pandering is also referred to as pimping.
A conviction for a pandering crime can come with a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment with or without hard labor for up to five years or both for a first offense.
A conviction for pandering with a person under the age of 18 can come with a fine as high as $50,000 or imprisonment with hard labor for at least 15 years and up to 50 years or both.
A conviction for pandering with a person under the age of 14 can come with a fine as high as $75,000 or imprisonment with hard labor for at least 25 years and up to 50 years or both.
Call An Experienced Louisiana Prostitution and Pandering Criminal Defense Attorney Today
Protecting your rights and freedoms from the most grievous penalties when you have been charged with prostitution or a pandering crime in Louisiana is Attorney Adams's top priority.
If you were charged with prostitution or a pandering crime in Louisiana, you need a committed and experienced prostitution and pandering criminal defense attorney on your side. Contact the Law Office of Philip B. Adams today for a case evaluation.