prostitution Archives - Utah Criminal Defense Attorneys https://www.slccriminallawyers.com/tag/prostitution/ Salt Lake City's Defense Law Firm Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:41:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.slccriminallawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-Utah-Criminal-Defense-Attorneys-Logo-32x32.png prostitution Archives - Utah Criminal Defense Attorneys https://www.slccriminallawyers.com/tag/prostitution/ 32 32 Understanding Prostitution and Sexual Solicitation https://www.slccriminallawyers.com/understanding-prostitution-and-sexual-solicitation/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:41:03 +0000 https://criminal.awebdevz.com/?p=1973 Almost all adult residents in Utah know that prostitution and sexual solicitation are crimes. Yet many do not understand that different activity that constitutes these crimes, much less, the penalties that can accompany a charge of this nature. It is a criminal activity in Utah to engage in prostitution (having sex for cash, money, goods or gifts), solicitation (making a deal with a prostitute or sex worker). It is also against the law to aid in hooking or pimping (exploitation of prostitutes). Fines are jail time will be increased if the person was forced, threatened, or if the person engaged in sex was underage.

The adhering to table details hooking as well as solicitation laws in Utah.

Legal Definition of Prostitution in Utah

Code Sections UTAH CODE ANN. §76-10-1302 et seq.

What is Prohibited?

Prostitution:

Engaging in sex for pay, serving as an inmate in a house of prostitution, or loitering/being within view of a public place to be hired to engage in sexual activity

Patronizing a prostitute:

Paying or agreeing to pay for sex or entering or remaining in a house of prostitution to engage in sexual activity

Aiding prostitution:

Soliciting a person to patronize a prostitute, procuring or attempting to procure a prostitute for a patron, leasing or permitting a place to be used for or promotion of prostitution, providing any service or committing any act which enables or facilitates prostitution, and soliciting, receiving, or agreeing to receive a benefit for committing any of the above

Pimping (a.k.a. exploiting prostitution):

Procuring an inmate for or securing a space in a house of prostitution, encouraging, inducing, or purposely causing another to become or remain a prostitute, transporting, procuring, or paying for transportation of a person into and within the state for prostitution purposes, sharing in prostitution proceeds, owning, controlling, managing, supervising, or keeping a house of prostitution or prostitution business

It is aggravated exploitation of prostitution if the person uses force, threat, or fear to do any of the above. The above prostitute is a child, or in exploiting prostitution, the person committed human trafficking or smuggling.

Penalties Prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, and aiding prostitution are Class B misdemeanors punishable by up to 6 months in prison and up to $1,000 in fines. A second or subsequent offense of prostitution or aiding prostitution is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in prison and up to $2,500 in fines.

Patronizing a child prostitute and exploiting prostitution are third-degree felonies punishable by up to 5 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines.

Aggravated exploitation of prostitution is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. However, if the prostitute was a child, it is a first-degree felony punishable by up to life imprisonment and up to $10,000 in fines.

Finding a Sex Crime Defense Attorney

Even if it is your first time being charged with sexually related crimes, it is vital to have a knowledgeable Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney on your side. If you have been charged in Utah, you can use our contact page to get in touch with a legal professional. You can also call our office at 801-987-8409 to schedule a consultation or case review.

]]> Understanding Sexual Solicitation Crime https://www.slccriminallawyers.com/understanding-sexual-solicitation-crime/ Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:27:50 +0000 https://criminal.awebdevz.com/?p=1687 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We live in a day and age where a lot of sex trafficking or prostitution begins online. If you walk down certain neighborhoods at certain times, you are likely to see a street worker offering sex. However, most interactions start online and then progress to an in-person meeting. When two people agree to exchange sexual favors for money or some other kind of favor, it is against Utah law. Officers will incorporate different tactics to catch both the solicitor and/or the sex worker in the act. One common example includes detectives making fake profiles on websites such as Craigslist, BackPage, and so forth. They will often include sexually explicit images or text to be later used as evidence against you.
What are the punishments for sexual solicitation?
In most cases involving two consenting adults who are patronizing a prostitute or sexual solicitation, it results in a Class A Misdemeanor. Punishment for these crimes can result in 90 to 1 year jail time and a fine of $1000 to $2500. The severity of these penalties will depend upon the crime’s situation and what charges may be currently on your record. If the prostitute is underage, the crimes and charges increase drastically.
Perhaps what is more concerning than the court-imposed punishments will be potential damage to your professional and personal life.
Why you need an attorney
Experienced criminal defense attorneys understand all the tools that someone charged with a crime must defend themselves legally. It is important to have someone aid you in your fight to explain yourself even from a basic standpoint. Judges and juries are going to make certain inferences to establish intent. When working with a local law office, you can relay your arrest situations so that an attorney can break down all the nuances of your arrest. This is especially important if you were arrested during a sting operation. Issues with how the evidence was gathered and entrapment claims can be made on your behalf.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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