Miami Solicitation Attorney

It’s perfectly acceptable for two consenting adults to engage in sexual intercourse. However, when money is exchanged for sex, it becomes a crime. This is called solicitation, and it works both ways. Using your body for sexual relations in order to receive monetary compensation and paying for sexual relations with another person are punishable under Florida law. Married couples are the only exception.

Solicitation of a prostitute is the most common form of solicitation. Solicitation of a minor is even worse, with both resulting in extensive fines and prison time.

Solicitation can result in serious penalties. With years of experience and extensive resources, Asilia Law Firm can help you through your situation. Contact a Miami solicitation attorney for the right legal help today.

Pimping and Pandering

There are several laws and crimes related to prostitution, and pimping and pandering are two of them. Pimping means making money from another person’s prostitution, while pandering refers to facilitating or promoting prostitution. These laws are aimed at johns and other third parties who earn money from the sex trade. The defendant must be aware that prostitution is occurring in order to be convicted of these crimes.

Florida laws make it a crime to:

• Force, coerce, or entice another person to engage in prostitution.
• Be financially supported by money earned from prostitution.
• It is also a crime to do any of the following for the purpose of prostitution:
• Rent property.
• Own or operate any building.
• Enter or remain in any place or vehicle.
• Receive or direct anyone to a place.

Child Prostitution

Child prostitution is also illegal. Under Florida law, it is a crime to cause or procure a child under the age of 18 to be prostituted. It is also a felony for a parent or guardian of a child to sell or give the child into prostitution or even offer to do so. Pimping and pandering are punished more severely if child prostitution is involved.

Penalties

The consequences of being involved in solicitation are severe. Some of the penalties of solicitation may include:

• Being charged with a second-degree misdemeanor
• A fine of up to $500
• Up to 60 days in jail

A second offense would increase the penalties. The charges would be elevated to a first-degree misdemeanor, which would mean up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

If someone was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor for solicitation, but a minor was involved, the charges could increase to a third-degree felony. If a person traveled to meet the minor, the penalties could include second-degree felony charges, up to 15 years in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000.

Contact Asilia Law Firm Today

Propositioning a prostitute for sex or using one’s body for sexual purposes is illegal in Florida, even if there is consent involved. The penalties are severe, especially if a minor is involved.

At Asilia Law Firm, we work hard to ensure our clients receive fair outcomes in their criminal cases. Contact a Miami solicitation attorney today to see how we can help you. Schedule a consultation today by filling out the online form or calling (786) 420-3014.