Wednesday, May 15, 2013

California Pandering Laws Penal Code 266i(a) PC Criminal Defense Attorney San Bernardino County

California Pandering Laws Penal Code 266i(a) PC Criminal Defense Attorney San Bernardino County

The laws on pandering in California are found at penal code section 266i(a) PC. Pandering is a felony in California. If the defendant is found guilty of pandering he or she can face up to six years in prison. If found guilty of pandering another person under the age of sixteen the defendant can face up to eight years in prison.

To be found guilty of pandering the district attorney must prove that the defendant procured another person for the purpose of prostitution with the intent that the other person actually become a prostitute or remain as a prostitute.

"Procuring" as that term is used in the pandering statute can mean any of the following: Enticing, Threatening, Encouraging, Luring, Defrauding, Soliciting, Requesting, and other means which are intended to have another person commit the crime of prostitution.

To learn more about the crime of pandering (PC 266i(a)), visit sexcrimesattorney909.com, or contact a California criminal defense attorney today. Attorney Christopher Dorado represents defendants charged with sex crimes in the county of San Bernardino. Call today for a free initial consultation. Our office is available 24/7 to answer your questions.
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