Los Angeles Prostitution Attorney

Solicitation - Also known as Solicitation for Prostitution, the act of directing or asking someone to exchange money for sexual activity is defined under Section 647(b) of the California Penal Code.

Prostitution - The act of exchanging money for sexual activity is known as Prostitution and defined under Section 653.20(a) of the California Penal Code.

Pandering - The crime committed by a "pimp", Pandering is defined under Section 266(i) of the California Penal Code and is best described as:

Solicitation of customers for prostitution services
Recruitment of prostitutes for hire
Loitering - Defined under Section 653.20(c) of the California Penal Code, Loitering means to linger without a lawful reason for the purpose of committing a crime or engaging in prostitution. Loitering is a "non-priorable" and lesser charge crime which means it is not subject to Jail Enhancement Penalties.

Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Prostitution Attorney. If you have been charged with Prostitution in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.

Recent Legal Updates:
Citizens in the City of San Francisco voted down a measure that would have allowed prostitutes to operate more freely within the city. Proposition K would have stopped enforcing laws against prostitution; stopped funding or supporting the First Offender Prostitution Program or any similar anti-prostitution program; enforced existing criminal laws that prohibit crimes such as battery, extortion and rape, regardless of the victim's status as a sex worker; and fully disclosed the investigation and prosecution of violent crimes against sex workers? 60% of San Franciscans voted it down.

In December of 2007, Gov. Schwarzenegger decriminalized minors involved in the sex trade, and would treat them as victims - instead of charges and prison time, underage prostitutes would be connected with counselors and other services. This could make "Johns" who intentionally or unintentionally solicit underage prostitutes sex offenders under California's Megan's Law.

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Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Prostitution Attorney. If you have been charged with Prostitution in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.