Although many people throughout Illinois and the United States do not consider prostitution or the solicitation of a sexual act or a prostitute to be a serious offense, a person facing charges may have to deal with very serious repercussions, including jail time and a permanent criminal record.
For example, a person who is charged with solicitation faces criminal penalties that often are more severe than the person being charged with prostitution.
A first offense where a person offers to pay money in exchange for a sexual act may be charged as a Class A misdemeanor, but any subsequent offense will be charged as a more serious crime, such as a felony. If someone is caught up in a prostitution round-up and arrested for solicitation, whether through an internet advertisement or in-person contact, it is critical to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Chicago criminal defense attorney David L. Freidberg represents clients throughout the Chicago, Illinois area.
By developing a careful legal strategy and drawing upon the resources of his office, Mr. Freidberg is able to offer an effective defense. The Law Offices of David L. Freidberg are founded on the principles of doing everything possible to preserve the liberties and freedoms of his clients. Pursuant to Illinois law, a person may be charged with solicitation of a sexual act if he or she offers another person, who is not or her his spouse, money or an object that has intrinsic value in exchange for a sexual act.
The act may include sexual penetration, touching or fondling of the genital area, or other contact that is intended to result in sexual gratification. In addition, a person may face charges if he or she makes an offer or agrees to meet for a sexual act through online communications, which is the basis of many criminal charges, especially through the use of internet sites such as craigslist or online chatrooms.
