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Imagine having your identity broadcast all over the news for a crime you may not have committed. Your name and photograph are linked to a crime, and suddenly your reputation is jeopardized. Does this sound familiar? It may, especially because this is a common scenario when it comes to the police and the media. Recently there was a news story of nine men who were accused of Soliciting Child Prostitution a couple months ago. However, one man accused of this crime ended up not having any charges filed against him because he was innocent. After all was said and done, he wanted an apology from police. But, the police said they were not going to apologize. It's unfair for people in Jefferson and Adams County to have their reputation tarnished while the police try to boost their reputation.

Soliciting for Child Prostitution in Arapahoe County

Soliciting for Child Prostitution, C.R.S 18-7-402, is a serious crime in Glendale, Arapahoe County and everywhere else in Colorado. The definition of Soliciting for Child Prostitution is:

A person commits soliciting for child prostitution if he:

• Solicits another for the purpose of prostitution of a child or by a child;
• Arranges or offers to arrange a meeting of persons for the purpose of prostitution of a child or by a child; or
• Directs another to a place knowing such direction is for the purpose of prostitution of a child or by a child.

Soliciting for Child Prostitution is a class 3 felony in Colorado, which may result in 4-12 years in prison and up to $750,000 in fines. It's hard to imagine someone wrongly accused of this crime facing these penalties. It's especially dangerous if he or she doesn't involve a criminal defense attorney early on when facing charges. Police can build evidence against someone and his or her reputation can easily be harmed. The police also have a tough time investigating a prostitution case if they're not involved early on, so they stage sting operations to set convictions.

[pullquote align=”center” textalign=”center” width=”100%”]Police aren't concerned about whether someone is guilty or innocent—they're concerned about their own image. You need a criminal defense attorney to fight on your behalf if facing wrongful accusations.[/pullquote]

The Media's Harm on the Accused in Douglas County

In this news story, the police presented the news media with the identities and pictures of the men that were arrested, even though their guilt or innocence wasn't determined. Police often want to make a name for themselves when they make an arrest. They are not concerned that innocent people who were wrongfully arrested suffer the consequences as a result. This isn't just. The men in this news story shouldn't have to be publicly humiliated before all of the details of their case have been determined by a jury or plea bargain.

Don't Give Statements to Police, Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney in Denver

As you can see, police are often out to build their case against you, as well as their department's image. Police are not concerned about whether someone is guilty or innocent—they are concerned about their own image. It's humiliating to be accused of Soliciting Child Prostitution, let alone having your identity wrongly exposed to the world. This is why the attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office work hard for a favorable outcome in every case. We will listen to your side of the story and provide an aggressive defense.

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If you or a loved one has been charged with Solicitation or Prostitution, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O'Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.