Virginia Prostitution Lawyer

Prostitution, or the exchange of sexual favors for money, is illegal in nearly every state, including the commonwealth of Virginia. Although many people may consider prostitution to be nonviolent or a victimless crime, Virginia law enforcement officials aggressively seek arrests for these acts in an attempt to appeal to a sense of moral justice in the community.

If you have been charged with prostitution in Virginia, you probably fear the devastating effects on your personal life far more than you fear the legal consequences of your action. Many people charged with prostitution face shame, embarrassment, and marital difficulties in addition to their legal troubles. A skilled attorney can help you understand your case. With the legal knowledge and the resources to fight your charge, the Virginia prostitution lawyerswill closely evaluate your case to work to build the best possible defense, mitigating any legal or personal ramifications.

Virginia Prostitution Crimes

The act of exchanging money for sex can result in several different criminal charges in Virginia. The three most common charges are prostitution, solicitation, and pandering/pimping:

• Virginia prostitution lawyers represent individuals charged with providing sexual services in return for compensation. Engaging in prostitution is a Class 1 misdemeanor that carries maximum penalties of one year in jail or a $2,500 fine or both.
• Virginia solicitation lawyers represent individuals charged with paying for sex or attempting to pay for sex. Solicitation of prostitution is a Class 1 misdemeanor that carries maximum penalties of one year in jail or a $2,500 fine or both.
• Virginia pandering lawyers represent individuals charged with receiving money for procuring a prostitute or receiving the earnings of a prostitute. Pandering is more commonly known as "pimping." Pandering is a Class 4 felony that carries maximum penalties of ten years imprisonment and/or a $100,000 fine.

Given the seriousness of these consequences, anyone arrested for Virginia solicitation or anyone who suspects that they may be under investigation for solicitation should immediately contact a skilled attorney to begin crafting a successful defense strategy.

How a Virginia Prostitution Lawyer Can Help

The experienced lawyers stand ready to use the full spectrum of their skills and resources to discreetly, yet vigorously, defend your good name. Law enforcement agencies attempting to "get tough on crime" often use prostitution sting operations to net a significant number of arrests. During these stings, female officers act as decoys, attempting to catch men soliciting prostitution. Thus, one common defense in police sting arrests is police entrapment. If you have been arrested for prostitution in Virginia, it is in your best interest to quickly consult with a lawyer to understand your best options for defense. Another common defense in prostitution is that the accused never intended to engage in sexual activity. Regardless of what your best defense may be, our lawyers thoroughly investigate law enforcement conduct in every case to ensure that police have not violated your Constitutional rights in any way.

Please call for a free consultation with our Virginia prostitution attorney. Our experienced lawyers can help you fight your prostitution charge in Fairfax County, Arlington County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, or the City of Alexandria.