For over 20 years, Kern Law, APC, has aggressively defended clients charged with Prostitution/Solicitation, PC 647(b). The San Diego District Attorney’s Office aggressively prosecutes Prostitution cases in Chula Vista, California, and the surrounding cities of Bonita, National City, Otay Ranch, and Imperial Beach. Most charges for prostitution in Chula Vista will be held at the South County Superior Courthouse, located at 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, California, 91910. A conviction for Prostitution can have serious impacts – from potential jail time, a criminal record, probation, impacts on employment, family, and reputation in the community.
Prostitution/Solicitation involves engaging in sexual intercourse or a lewd act with someone else in exchange for money or other compensation. Under California Penal Code Section 647, when a prostitute and a customer engage in sexual intercourse or lewd acts, both are engaged in an act of Prostitution.
Defenses:
An experienced criminal defense attorney is critical to a defend against a Prostitution/Solicitation charge. There may be many defenses applicable to your case. For example, was there mistaken identity, no agreement to engage in Prostitution, was there entrapment, was there a lack of evidence, were you falsely accused, or did a solicitation actually occur.
If you need an experienced attorney to help fight a case involving Prostitution/Solicitation, PC 647(b), in Chula Vista or the surrounding cities, contact Kern Law, APC, today to schedule a free consultation.