If you were charged with a prostitution offense in Pennsylvania, even though it is legal in some cities, you may be feeling embarrassment and remorse. Being arrested for prostitution can not only bring a certain stigma, but can also come with severe consequences, like prison time, a criminal record and hefty fines.
A conviction on prostitution charges can mean time in prison away from your family, fines, and a misdemeanor or felony on your permanent record. This can make it difficult to get a job or future employment and ruin your reputation in your community.
But not every arrest leads to a conviction or guilty verdict. Navigating your way through the court system can be tricky, and in order to get the best outcome for your case it helps to have the experience of an aggressive and knowledgeable Pittsburgh prostitution attorney.
For expert answers regarding your situation, call an experienced Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyer for a free legal consultation.
It is important to not feel hopeless or powerless if you have been charged with a prostitution offense. Until you have been convicted of a crime, there are many options to defend your innocence, your rights and your liberties.
A skilled and aggressive lawyer will work toward building a strong legal defense to have your charges reduced or your case dismissed.
Pittsburgh Attorney Christopher Thomas has years of experience in defending the rights of people in Western Pennsylvania. Contact him today.
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While only a person selling sex for money can be guilty of prostitution, there are several other offenses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that qualify as prostitution offenses under the statute.
Thus, the crime of prostitution consists of two separate crimes: prostitution and patronizing. The punishments for both crimes are the same.
Pittsburgh Attorney Christopher Thomas has years of experience in defending the rights of people in Western Pennsylvania. Contact him today.
If you are found guilty of prostitution OR patronizing a prostitute, you can be sentenced to the following:
If you are found guilty of promoting prostitution, you can be sentenced to the following:
It is also worth noting that in PA, it is required that the names of those convicted of patronizing more than once must be published in the local newspaper. So, adding to the misery of your conviction will be the shame of your entire community being informed of your crime.
Fighting your prostitution offense charges through an experienced legal defense is the best way to protect your freedom and liberties.
Pittsburgh Attorney Christopher Thomas has years of experience in defending the rights of people in Western Pennsylvania. Contact him today.
In PA there are many undercover operations whose sole purpose is to catch prostitutes and those who patronize or promote them. This can lead to instances of entrapment by law enforcement. At SMT Legal, we will be able to dig into the facts of your case and make sure that your rights were not violated in this way.
At SMT Legal, we want to make a positive difference in our clients’ lives. We know people make mistakes. We are skilled and experienced at winning cases and fighting for the charges to be reduced or dropped altogether.
We will work diligently to ensure that your side of the story is the one the judge understands and believes. We will negotiate with prosecutors to have the charges reduced or withdrawn. We will use all our legal knowledge and the ability to get the best possible outcome for your case.
Call Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyer Christopher Thomas for a free legal evaluation of your case.
Attorney Thomas is here to answer your questions, listen to your situation, explain your rights and offer the best steps to defending your rights and getting your future on track.
Pittsburgh Attorney Christopher Thomas has years of experience in defending the rights of people in Western Pennsylvania. Contact him today.
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