Atlanta Solicitation & Pandering Defense Attorney
Pandering Offenses
What is Solictation?
In Georgia, Pandering (aka solicitation) is the act of offering or agreeing to pay someone else to engage in sexual activity. It is a crime in Georgia to solicit or agree to pay someone else to engage in sexual activity, whether or not the sexual activity actually takes place. Solicitation is typically classified as a misdemeanor offense in Georgia and is punishable by imprisonment and fines.
However, if the person being solicited is under the age of 18, the offense may be charged as a felony, which carries more severe penalties. Solicitation may also be charged as a felony if the perpetrator is a repeat offender or if the solicitation involves the use of force, coercion, or threats.
O.C.G.A. § 16-6-8 (2020) – Public Indecency
Georgia Code O.C.G.A. § 16-6-8 (2020) specifically addresses pandering (solicitation of prostitution). The following is the actual law § 16-6-8 (2020) as it is written.
A person commits the offense of pandering when he or she solicits a person to perform an act of prostitution in his or her own behalf or in behalf of a third person or when he or she knowingly assembles persons at a fixed place for the purpose of being solicited by others to perform an act of prostitution.
If you are being investigated for, or facing pandering or solicitation charges in Georgia we recommend calling our law office as soon as possible. We understand the urgency of the matterand your need to hire an Atlanta criminal defense lawyer. To get control of your situation CALL 404-351-3000 for a CONFIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT with a defense attorney in Cobb County GA.
Rape & Child Molestation
State v. JP – Gwinnett County charged him with rape, child molestation and other counts carrying life sentences. Jury deliberated for 5 days with case ending in a mistrial. However, 10 jurors voted for not guilty. Case was resolved to a misdemeanor with time served.
Rape
State v. G.O.- Client charged with Rape in Cobb County. Our office conducted a major investigation including interviewing the alleged victim several times. We discovered a problem with the Spanish-to-English translation of our Client’s confession. On the morning of trial, the prosecution dismissed the Rape charges resulting in our client’s release from jail.
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