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Keeping a house of prostitution PC 315 California Law & Defense

California Penal Code Section 315 Keeping a house of prostitution

Law & Defense in California by experienced sex crimes criminal defense attorneys

The law on the crime of keeping a house of prostitution is found at California penal code section 315 (PC 315). If found guilty of PC 315 the defendant could face up to 180 days in jail, fines, place on probation, ordered to stay away from certain places or business practices, or any combination thereof.

Keeping a house of prostitution is to provide a place for prostitution, usually a massage parlor or a house. The person keeping the house of prostitution does not need to be a prostitute in order for PC 315 charges to be levied against the defendant. In fact, proving that any of the patrons are engaged in prostitution does not need to be proved for PC 315 charges.

In addition to the penalties described above, if found guilty of PC 315 keeping a house of prostitution, the defendant could lose his or her professional or occupational license, lose his or her immigration status (for non U.S. citizens), and be made to test for HIV.

Defenses to keeping a house of prostitution charges under PC 315 are numerous but generally include entrapment, improper police investigation, insufficient circumstantial evidence, and more. It many cases it may be possible to reduce PC 315 charges to lesser charges to avoid the harsh penalties associated with the crime of keeping a house of prostitution. 

If you or a loved one has been charged with keeping a house of prostitution under PC 315 contact sex crimes criminal defense attorney Christopher Dorado today. Attorney Dorado will explain your rights and options. In many cases, Attorney Dorado can represent you without the need for you to attend court.

To learn more about sex crimes defense in California, including the crime of keeping a house of prostitution under PC 315, please visit sexcrimesattorney909.com today or call us at 909.913.3138 for a free consultation.

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PC 653.22(a) Loitering For Prostitution Law & Defense Criminal Defense Attorney California

California Penal Code Section 653.22(a) Loitering For Prostitution Law & Defense

The law on the crime of loitering for prostitution is found at California PC 653.22(a). PC 653.22(a) is a misdemeanor. If found guilty of PC 653.22(a) the defendant could face up to 180 days in jail, placed on probation, fined, and restricted from visiting certain areas of a city. In addition, if found guilty of PC 653.22(a), the defendant will be made to submit a recent HIV test.

Under PC 653.22(a) the defendant will not be made to register as a convicted sex offender and therefore he or she will not be required to register as a sex offender under PC 290 (Sex Offender Registration Law in California).

To find the defendant guilty of the crime of loitering for prostitution under PC 653.22(a), the district attorney will have to prove that the defendant intended to loiter in an area for the purpose of either soliciting a prostitute or to assist a prostitute.

As you can imagine, this can be a difficult case for the prosecutor to prove. Usually the evidence consist of testimony by a police officer who testifies that the defendant was "hanging around an area frequented by prostitutes or driving around in circles where prostitutes congregate.

Of course, if the defendant has a criminal history of prostitution under PC 647(b) Prostitution, PC 315 Keeping a house of prostitution, or similar prostitution charges the district attorney will likely incorporate this into the case to try and prove that the defendant was acting in conformity with his criminal history.

PC 653.22(a) charges may lead to collateral consequences (beside possible jail time, probation, fines) such as problems with immigration status (for non U.S. citizens), professional licensing, loss of driving privileges (for PC 653.22(a) charges where the defendant was driving a vehicle), and more.

Defenses to the crime of loitering for prostitution under PC 653.22(a) range from lack of intent to entrapment to procedural defenses such as improper police interrogation and more. In many cases it may be possible to have PC 653.22(a) charges dismissed or reduced.

If you have been charged with California PC 653.22(a) or loitering for prostitution, contact Criminal Defense Attorney Christopher Dorado without delay. Attorney Dorado is an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney with experience in prostitution cases under PC 647(b) and PC 653.22(a). 100% of attorney Dorado's practice is dedicated to criminal defense and initial consultations are free. In many cases of prostitution charges attorney Dorado can represent you with the need for you to appear in court.

Contact prostitution criminal defense attorney Christopher Dorado today. 909.913.3138 or visit our prostitution page at SexCrimesAttorney909.com for more.

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California Prostitution Laws Penal Code 647(b) PC Criminal Defense Attorney

Prostitution Laws in California, Penal Code Section 647(b) PC

California Prostitution Laws can be found at California Penal Code Section 647(b) PC. Prostitution is a misdemeanor in California (Felony Prostitution can be charged in certain situations).

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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