Solicitation

A conviction for solicitation is a typically a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in county jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines. Second or subsequent convictions could require a mandatory minimum of 45 days in county jail (second offense) and a mandatory minimum of 90 days in county jail (third offense). A judge may also choose to suspend the defendant’s driver’s license for up to 30 days. Keep in mind that while individuals convicted of any category of sex crime are required to register as a sex offender, those convicted of prostitution or solicitation are not required to register as sex offenders. There are several ways you and your lawyer may attempt to combat solicitation charges. Some common defenses in solicitation cases are:

• arguing insufficient evidence to prove solicitation occurred (e.g., the prosecutor cannot prove the defendant intended to engage in prostitution);
• law enforcement entrapped the defendant (e.g., via an undercover sting operation that set them up);
• false accusations.

If you have been charged with solicitation in Sacramento, you may face a period of incarceration and fines. However, solicitation is a misdemeanor charge that can be effectively challenged by an experienced lawyer. For instance, Steve Whitworth Attorney At Law can show that you did not show any intent to perform the accused conduct. Bring your case to our firm so we can strategize a unique and personalized defense to combat your solicitation charges.