Penal Code Section 647(b) states: any person who solicits or agrees to engage in an act of prostitution. is guilty of a misdemeanor.
If you are a male who has solicited someone who is a prostitute who happened to be an undercover police officer, your life is not over!
Being charged with solicitation of prostitution is stressful. These cases are very sensitive and can very embarrassing. This type of charge if not dealt with properly can affect family relationships. We understand the sensitive nature of this and we handle these types of cases in the most confidential manner as possible. The Law Offices of Stull & Stull can attend court appearances on your behalf under Penal Code Section 977, and you will not have to appear personally in court. This will help you avoid some personal embarrassment that can be related to this type of charge.
There are many defenses to acts of prostitution and / or solicitation. Depending on what was discussed, the police must bring evidence that establishes that there was an agreement to engage in an act of prostitution. Sometimes the police department has the prostitute on a wire so that they can tape record your conversation. Sometimes the undercover officer is not wired, and no conversation is recorded. If so you do have defenses and these cases can be difficult to prove. In either case, the Law Offices of Stull & Stull takes a very aggressive and proactive approach in defending these cases.
We need to act immediately to obtain witness statements, preserve evidence and to get your side of the story.
Please contact our office today so we can set an appointment to discuss your case, educate you on the laws pertaining to this type of charge and plan your defense strategy.
This matter will be kept in strict confidence and the initial consolation is free.
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