Chicago, IL Prostitution Attorney

Skilled Lawyer Defending Against Prostitution Charges in Chicago, Illinois

Prostitution charges in Illinois can have serious consequences, even for first-time offenders. A conviction can result in jail time and fines, as well as a permanent criminal record that can affect your professional opportunities, your personal relationships, and other aspects of your life. In some cases, convictions for prostitution-related offenses may require a person to register as a sex offender. To avoid these penalties, you will need to make sure you have representation from an attorney who is experienced in addressing sex crimes.

The team at Miranda Law Office, LTD works to ensure that clients who are facing sensitive charges will have a strong legal advocate on their side. With a career in criminal law that has lasted for more than 20 years, Attorney Miranda has a strong understanding of how these cases are prosecuted and what it takes to achieve favorable results for clients. As a firm serving Chicago's diverse communities, we speak English and Spanish. We provide our clients with compassionate, nonjudgmental legal services

Prostitution and Related Charges

In Illinois, prostitution and solicitation are considered to be criminal offenses. There are multiple charges related to offering sexual acts in exchange for compensation, including:

Prostitution

720 ILCS 5/11-14 states that engaging in sexual intercourse or other sex acts in exchange for anything of value is considered to be prostitution. This offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, and a conviction could lead to a sentence of up to one year in jail

Solicitation of a Sexual Act

Under 720 ILCS 5/11-14.1, a person may be charged with a crime if they allegedly offer money or anything else of value to someone other than their spouse in exchange for sex acts, including intercourse or groping/fondling. This offense is usually classified as a Class A misdemeanor. However, solicitation of a person under the age of 18 is a Class 4 felony, and a conviction could lead to a prison sentence ranging from one to three years.

Promoting Prostitution

A person who profits from prostitution committed by others, either by arranging for meetings where prostitution will occur or compelling someone to become a prostitute, may face Class 4 felony charges under 720 ILCS 5/11-14.3.

When Prostitution Charges May Lead to Sex Offender Registration

In Illinois, most prostitution-related offenses will not require mandatory sex offender registration following a conviction. However, offenses involving minors are considered to be more serious. The following offenses may require sex offender registration:

• Promoting Juvenile Prostitution (720 ILCS 5/11-14.4): This offense involves profiting from or facilitating the prostitution of a minor. A person convicted on these charges may be classified as a sexual predator and be included on the sex offender registry for the rest of their life.
• Patronizing a Sexually Exploited Child (720 ILCS 5/11-18.1): A person who engages in sex acts with a minor prostitute can face serious felony charges that will require sex offender registration.

Defending Against Prostitution and Solicitation Charges

At Miranda Law Office, LTD, we can help determine the best defense strategies that may be used to fight against prostitution charges, which may include:

• Entrapment: We may argue that law enforcement induced a person to commit an offense that they would not otherwise have committed.
• Lack of Agreement or Intent: We may challenge whether there was a clear offer or acceptance of a sexual act in exchange for compensation.
• Mistaken Identity: We can raise doubts about whether the accused was the person involved in the alleged transaction.
• Negotiation for Reduced Charges: We may work to negotiate plea bargains to ensure that a person will not have a prostitution conviction on their record.

Speak With a Chicago, Illinois Prostitution Charges Lawyer

When facing accusations of prostitution, solicitation, or other related offenses, you will need to take the right steps to address these charges. At Miranda Law Office, LTD, our attorney will provide you with nonjudgmental legal representation, fighting to protect your rights and help you avoid serious penalties. Get in touch with our Chicago prostitution and solicitation defense attorney at 773-588-3822 and set up a consultation right away so we can begin building your defense.