Solicitation of Prostitution

Solicitation of prostitution is a crime in which an individual agrees to exchange money for sex. The penalties for solicitation of prostitution in California include a fine, community service, and an AIDS education class and test.

Many arrests for solicitation occur as part of sting operations set up by police departments. If the act of exchanging money for sex was suggested by an undercover police officer, it may qualify as "entrapment," leading to a possible dismissal of the charges.

In the state of California, solicitation of prostitution occurs when the accused "commits an act in furtherance of" the agreement to commit prostitution. Thus, charges can often be disputed if the accused is arrested right after the agreement is made, since there has been no "act in furtherance of" the agreement at that point.

If you have been wrongly accused of solicitation, an experienced attorney can collect and present the evidence to exonerate you. Our lawyers have the experience and knowledge it takes to mount a successful defense against a solicitation charge. Contact Mehlman TerBeek LLP today for a consultation.