To be found guilty of prostitution in California (Penal Code 647(b)), the prosecutor must prove that the defendant agreed to exchange money, or something of value, in exchange for sex, or sexual type conduct from a prostitute.
The prosecutor must also prove that the defendant did something more than simply agree to exchange money for sexual conduct. The prosecutor must prove that the defendant did something in furtherance of that agreement. For example: asking a prostitute to take off his or her clothes would be an act in furtherance of the agreement to exchange money for sexual conduct.
It is also considered prostitution if the defendant "solicited" a prostitute. This means that even if there is no agreement between the prostitute and the defendant the defendant may still be charged with prostitution if he or she requested the services of a prostitute.
If found guilty of prostitution the defendant can face up to 180 days for a first offense. For a second offense, the court must sentence the defendant to no less than 45 days. For a third offense, the court must sentence the defendant to no less than 90 days.
In addition to the penalties listed above, criminal convictions in general carry other punishments such as immigration consequences, probation terms, fines, licensing restrictions, and more.
In some cases it might be possible to change the charge and/or the sentence for prostitution (Penal Code 647(b)).
If you have been charged with prostitution in California contact a criminal defense attorney without delay. Criminal Defense Attorney Christopher Dorado will explain your rights and defenses if you have been charged with prostitution in California. Attorney Dorado represents defendants charged with prostitution (Penal Code 647(b) in County of San Bernardino, including the cities of Rialto, Colton, Ontario, Redlands, Fontana, Yucaipa, Victorville, Rancho Cucamonga, and more. Call Today for free Consultation with a San Bernardino County criminal defense attorney. 909.913.3138
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