Prostitution Defense Lawyer

Prostitution Attorney in Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, & Ruston, LA

Facing charges for a sexual offense in Louisiana is a particularly serious matter. No other charges for any other crime require a person, if convicted, to register himself with a state registry that keeps track of offenders and their whereabouts to protect the community after an offender has completed his sentence. If you have been arrested for or in connection with prostitution, a Louisiana sex crime attorney who defends prostitution charges can help you protect your reputation.

Being accused of prostitution or solicitation in Louisiana can negatively impact your life in a number of ways. Prostitution and prostitution-related charges can show up on your background check and may be discovered by your current or prospective employer. If your boss and coworkers find out that you were allegedly caught soliciting prostitution or offering sex acts for money, it could strain the relationship you once enjoyed with them or get you fired. If you are applying for a new position, your criminal charges will likely lead to several missed opportunities. Attorney Eric Johnson of The John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm understands the delicate nature of prostitution charges in Louisiana and can help you overcome this obstacle.

Common Louisiana Offenses

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

Contact a Louisiana Prostitution Defense Lawyer

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 email us to schedule a free consultation.