Prostitution

A few things that involve the crime of prostitution in Texas include:

  • Sexual activity in exchange for money, drugs or valuable items
  • Controlling a prostitute (commonly known as “pimping”)
  • Soliciting prostitution
  • Forcing one to participate in prostitution through threats or coercion
  • Human trafficking for the purpose of prostituting

Houston Prostitution Lawyer

In Texas, prostitution involves more than simply sex for hire. There are a number of offenses that are related to prostitution, and both men and women may be charged with any of them

Some of the penalties for prostitution may include:

  • Jail time (county lock-up) or prison time (state penitentiary)
  • Probation
  • Electronic monitoring
  • Home detention
  • Community service

Punishments & Penalties for Prostitution

The punishment for a crime involving prostitution may range from a Class B misdemeanor to a 2nd degree felony. This means there can be a wide range of punishment for committing one of these crimes.

In addition to these court-ordered punishments, those convicted of a crime related to prostitution may face social stigmas as a result. Friends and co-workers may refuse to socialize with an individual who has been charged with one of these crimes. Landlords might also be unwilling to rent property to those who have been arrested for prostitution. Attorney Rand Mintzer can help reduce the above sentences and possibly have the whole case dismissed. Call him today to setup a free consultation at 713-862-8880.

Exploring the Options

People are often charged with prostitution after a lengthy investigation, which might also include
a “sting” operation. During such an operation, it is important that law enforcement officials do
not use entrapment to obtain an arrest. Entrapment involves a government agent enticing
someone to commit a crime when he or she might not otherwise be inclined to do so. If a
criminal defense attorney believes entrapment may have taken place, some or all of the
evidence used against an individual could be suppressed. Attorneys can also examine
witnesses to discover whether there is bias or a hidden motive for their statements.
An experienced Houston prostitution lawyer can find these weaknesses in the
prosecutor’s case in order to have the case dismissed or reduced charges.

CONTACT A HOUSTON DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Prostitution attorney Rand Mintzer believes in giving clients an aggressive criminal defense no matter what their charges are. If you have been accused of a crime related to prostitution, you can take comfort in knowing that experienced and aggressive help is only a phone call away. Contact Rand Mintzer, Attorney at Law at 713-862-8880 for a free consultation.

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