Are you being accused of solicitation? In Pennsylvania, you can be charged with the crime of "promoting prostitution" if you are found soliciting someone to patronize a prostitute or agreeing to receive a prostitute's services, even if the criminal act was never actually carried out or completed.
You need a strong Philadelphia solicitation attorney from Parkinson, Tarpey Law to stand up for your rights. Talk to an experienced solicitation lawyer in Philadelphia β c all ! In simple terms, you can be convicted of promoting prostitution if you get someone else to agree to procure a prostitute's services, if you solicit a prostitute for your own purposes, or if you receive any benefit from soliciting or receive any such benefit.
Often, undercover cops will dress as prostitutes in sting operations and look for "Johns" to arrest. In such cases, the undercover cop will entice the John to agree to her services, and then he will be arrested on the spot or in a motel room nearby. A violation under this section can be prosecuted as a felony of the third degree or a misdemeanor of the second degree.
If you are facing charges for solicitation or another prostitution-related offense, contact our office for a strong defense! You do not want to risk your reputation, your family, or your career because of a solicitation charge. Our Philadelphia solicitation lawyers are former prosecutors who will do more than just protect your privacy β we will work relentlessly to fight your charges and protect your future.
Don't hesitate to contact our office to schedule a case evaluation with our attorneys. Why you should call Parkinson, Tarpey Law: We are former prosecutors We are featured on The National Trial Lawyers: Top Trial Lawyers More than 40 years of combined legal experience We practice state and federal criminal defense "14 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys" by Newsweek We have handled thousands of cases Talk to an experienced solicitation lawyer in Philadelphia β c all !
