Los Angeles Pandering Case Reviewed By California Supreme Court
California sex crimes charges including prostitution or solicitation of prostitution may result in harsh punishment, including potential jail time, probation and fines. If you are convicted of pandering, sometimes called "pimping," the charges can be even more severe. A Los Angeles pandering case is now under review by the California Supreme Court. In this case, a man was convicted of pandering and sentenced to 4 years in jail after trying to recruit a police officer posing as working prostitute.
If you have been arrested or charged with prostitution, solicitation of prostitution or pandering, contact a Los Angeles prostitution defense lawyer immediately to protect your future and your reputation.
The pandering case under review raises the question if a person can be considered a "pimp" and convicted of pandering if they try to encourage someone who is already a prostitute to work for them. The defense argues that the charge of pandering only applies to people who try to recruit innocent victims to become prostitutes. If the defense wins, the man's conviction could be for the lesser crime of solicitation and potentially be erased.
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