Louisiana Prostitution Defense Lawyer

Knowledgeable Prostitution Defense Attorney in Louisiana

Being accused of prostitution or solicitation in Louisiana can negatively impact your life in many ways. Prostitution and prostitution-related charges may appear on your background check and could be discovered by your current or prospective employer. If your boss or coworkers learn that you were allegedly involved in soliciting prostitution or exchanging sex acts for money, it could damage your reputation, strain professional relationships, or even result in the loss of your job. Likewise, if you are seeking new employment, pending criminal charges may lead to missed career opportunities. An experienced Louisiana criminal defense lawyer can help protect your rights, your reputation, and your future throughout the legal process. Attorney Eric Johnson of The John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm understands the sensitive nature of prostitution charges in Louisiana and is prepared to provide the aggressive defense you need to overcome this obstacle.

What are Common Prostitution Offenses in Louisiana?

Prostitution and solicitation are illegal sex crimes in Louisiana that are typically charged as misdemeanor offenses. However, some prostitution-related charges such as pandering can be felonies. In Louisiana, any sex crime that involves a weapon or a minor is always a felony offense.

To capture prostitutes and others involved in the exchange of sexual acts for money, Louisiana law enforcement officers set up elaborate sting operations in which police officers go undercover and act like they are soliciting sex. Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies all participate in sting operations. Several parties may be charged upon the completion of these schemes:

• Prostitutes (who may be victims of human trafficking)
• “Pimps” or those who profit off of prostitution
• “Johns” or those soliciting sex
• Hotel management for enabling illegal activity
• Advertisers who may have unknowingly promoted ads for prostitution

The following are just some common Louisiana prostitution crimes for which a person may face severe penalties upon conviction:

• Pandering (aka “pimping”)
• Promoting prostitution
• Solicitation
• Letting premises
• Enticing persons into prostitution

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If you face charges for prostitution or any other sex crime in Louisiana, you could face double the consequences as you would for any other crime. By ending up on the Louisiana Sex Offender Registry, you could have your photo and personal information plastered online for all to see and judge. Do not allow your future to get out of hand over these charges. Eric Johnson and his team have decades of experience fighting such charges and can develop an ironclad defense for your case. Call 318-377-1555 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation.