Soliciting for child prostitution is a serious felony offense that involves contacting an adult or child and requesting sexual behavior with someone under the age of 18. Additionally, setting up a meeting with a child for a sexual purpose or leading another person to a location where a child participates in prostitution can result in significant charges. All crimes that involve sexual conduct and children should be handled with extreme caution. Representation from a skilled soliciting for child prostitution lawyer is especially essential in forming a strong defense.

What is Soliciting for Child Prostitution in Littleton, CO?

C.R.S. 18-7-402 describes the conduct of soliciting for child prostitution in Douglas, Arapahoe, and Jefferson counties. Someone commits this crime when they:

• solicit another for the purpose of prostitution of a child or by a child,
• arrange or offer to arrange a meeting of people for the purpose of prostitution of a child or by a child,
• direct another person to a place knowing the directions are for the purpose of prostitution of a child or by a child

A Colorado man was recently arrested for child prostitution charges and faces soliciting for child prostitution, attempted inducement of child prostitution, attempted keeping a place of child prostitution, attempted patronizing a prostituted child, and obscenity. As with many recent cases, the man was allegedly making use of a popular social media platform. Consequences of a conviction in this scenario can include lifetime punishments.

Sentencing for Soliciting for Child Prostitution in Littleton, CO

Penalties for sex offenses involving minors under the age of 18 are extreme throughout Colorado. Soliciting for child prostitution is a class 3 felony. Consequences can include 4 to 12 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, as well as fines of $3,000 – $750,000. Additionally, conviction will result in the requirement to register as a sex offender. Upon release from an incarceration sentence (and sometimes during), convicted parties will have to complete sex offender registration either quarterly or annually with local law enforcement. Personal information ranging from name and address to vehicle description will be made public on different websites.

Littleton Sex Crimes | Criminal Defense Lawyer

It is of the utmost importance that anyone accused of or charged with a child prostitution crime exercise their right to remain silent. Providing statements of any kind to law enforcement can only hurt a defendant's case. Vital evidence exists in these situations that needs to be preserved. Careful analysis from an experienced soliciting for child prostitution lawyer can be particularly invaluable. Contact our office to schedule a free consultation with one of our expert defense lawyers. We will look over your unique circumstances and also outline next steps.

If you or someone you know is facing soliciting for child prostitution charges, be smart. Contact the aggressive defense attorneys at Sawyer Legal Group at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.

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