Prostitution under California Penal Code Section 647 B, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as a misdemeanor. Prostitution is when someone agrees to, requests or proposes compensation for acts of sex.
In prostitution under CPC 647 B, three types of people may come into play:
· A Client: Any person who proposes or agrees to an offer to pay for sexual acts
· A Prostitute: Any person agreeing to or requesting money for sexual acts
· A Middle Man: Any person who organizes this trade of money for sexual acts
Example
A common example of Prostitution is when someone offer to have sexual intercourse with someone in exchange for money.
Elements of the Crime
In order to take an Prostitution CPC 647 B case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:
· That the defendant deliberately participated in agreeing to a proposal for prostitution
· The defendant deliberately agreed to or requested money to participate in prostitution
Punishments for CPC 647 B
These penalties are to be determined by a judge and he/she will make a decision based on the circumstances surrounding the case and an individual’s criminal history.
When found guilty of Prostitution, it is usually filed as either a misdemeanor , which is punishable by up to six months in jail and up to one thousand dollars in fines. A judge may order that then guilty party’s driver’s license be suspended or revoked, and repeat offenders face additional sentencing in terms of jail time and fines.
Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 647 B
A good OC lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Prostitution charges under California Penal Code 647 B to prove someone’s innocence. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended those who were falsely accused of Prostitution. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Prostitution.
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