Criminal Sexual Conduct & Solicitation of Prostitution
A Very Serious Accusation
Sex crimes happen a lot more than people realize. This is a very serious accusation to have brought against you, and the possibility of being convicted and labeled a sex offender is terrifying. Even if you are not guilty, there is a terrible stigma that goes along with just being charged with a crime like this. These types of offenses can be very difficult, as the evidence is generally just an accusation from the alleged victim. It is imperative that you have an experienced attorney in your corner if you are facing these types of allegations.
Fighting Sexual Offense Charges
Whenever we hear about someone being charged with criminal sexual conduct, we generally think of a violent, non-consensual encounter. While this certainly does happen, it is far from the only situation where one can be charged with a criminal sexual conduct charge, and far from the most common situation.
More commonly, individuals are out drinking and end up having sexual relations. If one of the individuals was so impaired that they do not remember consenting, or could not consent because of their impairment, this can be the basis for a criminal sexual conduct charge.
There is also what is generally referred to as statutory rape. These types of charges have to do with the age of the parties. If someone is under the age of 16, they are considered unable to provide consent. Therefore, if they have sexual intercourse with someone that is older than them by a certain number of months, that individual can be charged with criminal sexual conduct. This is even if both parties were willing participants. An example of statutory rape would be a 15 year old having sexual intercourse with an 18 year old. Even if both parties willingly engage, the 15 year old is considered too young to consent.
There are many different types of criminal sexual conduct charges in Minnesota, including:
- Rape
- Statutory Rape
- Prostitution
- Indecent Exposure
Aggressive Minnesota Prostitution Lawyer
Prostitution is a very serious crime. As Human trafficking becomes more prominent, the law surrounding it have become more strict, and prosecutors are cracking down on these types of offenses. There are many circumstances in which one can be charged with a prostitution related offense, both as a prostitute and as a patron. The vast majority of the time the patron, more commonly known as a “John,” is the one who is charged with a crime.
If an individual hires, or attempts to hire, a prostitute that is 18 years of age or older, they will be charged with a gross misdemeanor. The maximum penalty for this is 365 days in jail and a fine of $3,000. The law requires that, if convicted, a fine of at least $1,500 be imposed. If a Defendant is charged with this type of crime and has a prior conviction for a prostitution offense in the previous 10 years, the charge will be a felony with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
If the Defendant hires, or attempts to hire, a prostitute that is at least 16 years old, but not yet 18, or if the Defendant reasonably believes that the prostitute is in that age range, it is a felony. The maximum penalty for this type of charge is 5 years in prison and a fine of $10,000.
If the Defendant hires, or attempts to hire, a prostitute that is at least 14 years old, but not yet 16, they will be charged with a felony. If the Defendant reasonably believes that the prostitute is at least 13 but not yet 16 they will also be charged with a felony. The maximum penalty for this type of charge is 10 years in prison and a fine of $20,000.
Finally, the most serious type of prostitution charge is when the Defendant hires, or attempts to hire, a prostitute that is under the age of 14, or that the Defendant reasonably believes is under the age of 14. The maximum penalty for this type of charge is 20 years in prison and a fine of $40,000.
The prostitutes can also be charged with a crime, although this happens less often. Prostitutes are generally seen as victims, and the authorities try to do what they can to help get them off of the streets and to safety. However, if an individual is charged with being a prostitute they will either be charged with a Misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine, or a Gross Misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 365 days in jail and a $3,000 fine. The level of charge will depend on if the Defendant has any prior convictions for this type of offense, and if the offense took place in a public place or not.
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Fighting Prostitution Penalties
In Minnesota, prostitution offenses are taken very seriously. Often, in order to attempt to stop actual prostitution from happeneing, the police will run sting operations. They will pose as a prostitute online and attempt to get a John to hire them. Many times, they will pose as underage prostitutes to make the crime and potential penalties more serious.
If you are charged with a prostitution related crime, you need an experienced and aggressive attorney in your corner. You need someone to advocate on your behalf, and make sure that none of your rights were violated. This is especially true if your charges are the result of a police sting operation. Cody M. Wright has handled numerous prostitution related cases. He will take the time to sit down with you, listen to your story, and review all of your evidence to make sure that no stone is left unturned. Cody knows that charges like that can put your life on hold, and he is there to help you through this difficult situation.
If you have been accused of criminal sexual conduct or solicitation of a prostitution, contact Cody Wright today at 612-460-8208 to set up your free and confidential consultation.
Fighting Sexual Offense Charges
If you are charged with a crime like this, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent your interests. Cody M. Wright has represented a multitude of people charged with criminal sexual conduct charges. Cody will sit down with you, go over your case in a way that is easy to understand, and work with you to formulate a strategy to defend yourself against these charges.
Call Cody today at 612-460-8208 for a free, confidential, consultation.
