A number of offenses related to prostitution or soliciting sex are covered in criminal law, and the Grabel & Associates team is ready to begin protecting anyone falsely accused of a prostitution or solicitation offense in Kalamazoo or elsewhere in the state. Our talented team knows what it takes to help clients achieve favorable results, and even though it is extremely difficult to win in sex crime cases, our proven results show that we have the skill needed to get case dismissals, court victories, beneficial plea deals, and other exceptional results. If you or your loved one has been accused of prostitution or solicitation in Kalamazoo, don’t speak to police or take any action before you are able to consult an experienced defense attorney who knows what steps you should take in order to protect your rights and set yourself up for success in your case. As soon as you contact our team, we will begin working to provide exceptional defense representation and will not rest until you are able to achieve the results you deserve. Call 1-800-342-7896 right now to learn more about our proven approach to sex crimes defense, or contact us online right away to set up a free initial case consultation.
Trial lawyer Scott Grabel knows what it takes to win, as for over 15 years, he has been guiding clients to impressive results in both felony and misdemeanor cases. Whatever the specific details of the allegations you are facing, our attorneys are ready right now to begin fighting for your freedom. Call our 24/7 hotline or contact us by email and let our team direct your next steps. Scott Grabel and the rest of our talented team will do whatever it takes to guide you or your loved one through the process of dealing with Kalamazoo prostitution or solicitation charges.
There are at least three specific sections of the Penal Code dealing with solicitation and related offenses. Section 750.448 pertains to soliciting, accosting, or inviting another person to commit prostitution. Any person over the age of 16 who accosts, solicits, or invites another person from a building or vehicle, by word, body language, or any other means, to commit prostitution or commit any other lewd act. If a person over the age of 16 admits another person to any place for the purpose of prostitution, he or she can face punishment pursuant to Section 750.449. A person who engages the services of another for prostitution is likewise faced with criminal conviction, under Section 750.449a.
The penalty for any of these offenses is a misdemeanor record, up to 93 days behind bars, and a $500 fine. With a prior conviction on record, up to a year behind bars and a $1,000 fine could result. With 2 or more prior convictions, up to 2 years behind bars and a $2,000 fine will be on the line. These penalties are covered under Section 750.451.
Admitting a person into a place for the purpose of prostitution and aiding, assisting, or abetting prostitution, can both result in penalties covered under Section 750.451. If a female less than 16 years of age is allowed to remain in a house of prostitution (not as a working prostitute), the same penalties will be on the line. Detaining a person in a house of prostitution for repayment of debt is a felony punishable by up to 20 years, with a minimum sentence of 2 years behind bars, pursuant to Section 750.458. Accepting or receiving the earnings of a prostitute can also lead to 20 years behind bars.
In solicitation and prostitution cases, many different criminal charges and legal issues can stack up and lead to extremely harsh criminal penalties. Contact our firm now to learn more about the specific issues involved in your case.
The Grabel & Associates team is committed to protecting the falsely accused, and defending those who are faced with excessive penalties in Kalamazoo sex crime cases. As soon as you contact our firm, we will begin applying our proven strategies to your case, and will not rest until absolutely everything has been done to protect you or your loved one. Our team knows that you need to act fast if you want to beat prostitution or solicitation charges, which is why we are available 24/7 for clients statewide.
Call our toll free hotline now at 1-800-342-7896 or contact our firm online for a no obligation, no cost, free initial case analysis. Our team is ready right now to start answering your questions concerning the legislation involved in your particular case.