The Importance of Hiring a Sex Crimes Attorney

Indiana Sex Crime Attorney

If you have been accused of a sex crime (for example, prostitution), you are not alone. Indiana, like most states, has a strict criminal code against seeking or patronizing a prostitute, and Indiana Code 35-45-4 and 35-42-3.5.1  describes the type of crimes. You need a sex crimes attorney to help you.

Prostitution charges in Indiana can land you in jail or prison with fines from $1 up to $10,000. A prostitution defense attorney is crucial if you face such charges. You stand to lose a lot in court, so hiring an experienced attorney is essential. 

You need a good defense. We represent people charged with any type of sex crime cases. However, this article is going to focus on prostitution. Read on to learn about the importance of hiring a prostitution defense attorney.

Entrapment defense in prostitution cases

One defense that is used to challenge prostitution sex offenses is the entrapment defense. Entrapment occurs when an undercover police officer lures an individual into prostitution by offering the person money for sexual services. 

Generally, to prove that an individual was enticed into prostitution, the police must have used coercion on the person over a long time. Even if the officer offers money for services, the person must have been looking for a prostitute anyway. During the sting, the police may have also offered the alleged prostitute other types of services.

The defense of entrapment is the strongest possible defense against solicitation charges. Entrapment occurs when the police persuade a person to engage in illicit behavior. This is a common tactic of law enforcement. However, the police must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the suspect was lured into the crime. 

Therefore, the evidence must be logical and solid. Similarly, false promises are considered normal in undercover stings. This defense is very strong, but it is important to remember that if the police pressured an individual into engaging in sexual activity, it might not be entrapment.

A criminal defense attorney will look for precedents from similar situations to build your case. They will also take into account the environment of the incident and the agreement between the parties. In many cases, prostitution charges are dismissed if there is no intent to perform the sexual act. Often, a police officer will be conducting an undercover prostitution sting, so they will be inclined to ask you to perform sex.

The Legality of Prostitution in Indiana

The following conduct is illegal in Indiana. Prostitution is knowingly performing or offering sex or other sexual contact, including fondling another’s genitals, in exchange for money or other property. Patronizing (or soliciting) a Prostitute is defined as knowingly paying or offering to pay money or other property to a person for having sex or other sexual contact with that person or another person or fondling or agreeing to fondle the genitals of that person or another person. 

Some people in Indiana believe prostitution should be legal. The Law Office of Mark Nicholson supports the rights of sex workers and believes that prostitution should be legal. Unfortunately, prostitution remains illegal in Indiana, and sex workers have no rights.

The Indiana legislature rejects the notion that women would choose sex work as a source of income and believes that legalizing sex work in law codifies exploitation. 

When you hire a sex crimes attorney, what you say is protected by attorney-client privilege and confidentiality. We can give you legal advice and prepare a sex crime defense for you. We want to have a good attorney-client relationship with you.

Need for a Sex Crimes Attorney

If you are charged with a sex crime, a prostitution defense attorney can provide you with invaluable legal counsel for prostitution or patronizing/solicitation charge. This type of criminal offense, if convicted, can land you in jail for a year or more. The charges can be a misdemeanor or felony. 

Attorney Mark Nicholson is experienced in prostitution cases. He can analyze the details of the case, speak to witnesses, and ask you about the alleged incident. Depending on your situation, he can use several strategies to help beat the charges.

If the police arrest you for a sex-related crime, hire a criminal defense lawyer that will fight for you! Attorney Nicholson has over a decade of experience helping his clients get positive results in criminal law cases. Although he handles a variety of criminal cases, this is an area of criminal law that he believes should not be illegal. You should feel comfortable talking to our sex crime attorney  about your case.

Contact the Law Office of Mark Nicholson to help with your case if you face a sex crime charge. Call 317-667-0718.