Polk County Solicitation Attorney

Solicitation to Commit Prostitution

Prostitution is illegal in Florida, and it is not necessary for you to be proven guilty of engaging in the act for you to receive legal penalties. If you can be demonstrated to have engaged in solicitation, you can be punished under chapter 796 of the Florida Code. Any instance of offering money in exchange for prostitution, which is a sex crime defined under state law as the "giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity for hire" can be charged as solicitation.

A first-time offender will be found guilty of a 2nd-degree misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. The penalties increase on subsequent convictions, with a maximum of 5 years in prison, a $5,000 fine and a felony mark on your criminal record. A solicitation conviction can prevent you from passing a criminal background check, in addition to the embarrassment and disruption to your life that could result from a jail sentence. If you work with an accomplished Polk County criminal defense attorney, you can improve the chances of having your charges dropped or reduced to a more manageable sentence.

Solicitation Defense

At my firm, you will receive committed representation from a proven attorney. The prosecutors and judges in our community know William D. Sites, Attorney at Law as an aggressive courtroom litigator who cares to see that his clients receive the best-possible outcome for their cases. I will provide you with a full consultation regarding the exact circumstances of your arrest, as well as your expectations and priorities for the case. Many individuals who have been charged with solicitation have as their top priority preserving their reputation and achieving a resolution to the case with no delay. Whatever your goal is, I will work tirelessly to protect your name and help you move on from this situation.

Contact a Polk County solicitation attorney for knowledgeable legal advice and hard-hitting representation against your charges.