Victimless, Non-Violent Sex Charges Defense
A victimless crime, sometimes termed a consensual crime, a crime without victims or a complainant-less crime is a “crime that is considered to have no direct victim, usually because only consenting adults are involved.” Black’s Law Dictionary. State laws regarding victimless sex offenses vary greatly, but state statutes typically address victimless sex offenses such as prostitution, pandering, solicitation, indecent exposure and illegal possession of pornography. The penalties for victimless sex offenses, such as solicitation of a minor or child pornography, are severe; often involving felony convictions, jail or prison time, sexual offender treatment programs and lifetime registration as a sexual offender. For other offenses such as indecent exposure, the penalties are generally less severe; they range from fines and community service to felony charges and incarceration. If you have been arrested for a victimless or nonviolent sex offense, for immediate attention call William M Butler Jr at 502-582-2020 or contact him via email or text to schedule your initial confidential consultation, he will clearly explain your rights and options. He is a skilled criminal defense attorney, with over 35 years experience who has aggressively defended thousands of clients and has compiled an impressive record of positive results, please see his Case Results and Testimonials.
Prostitution, Pandering, Solicitation
Prostitution, solicitation, pandering, and pimping are either felonies or misdemeanors in most states. Prostitution is defined as a person receiving payment for sexual intercourse or other sexual acts. Pimping is defined as soliciting acts of prostitution or pandering on behalf of another. Although frequently a misdemeanor, it is typically a crime to hire a person to perform sexual acts for payment.
A prostitution charge may be the result of a law enforcement sting operation, using police officer decoys to pose as prostitutes. In this instance, potential customers agreed to a price for a sexual act and are arrested. Some men caught in this situation have no prior record, want to keep the matter private, and do not want to go to trial to avoid potential adverse effects on their marriage, family, and employment.
If you have been caught in a prostitution sting operation, call 502-582-2020, today to schedule a consultation with William M. Butler, Jr. to evaluate your interaction with undercover officers to determine your defense.
Indecent Exposure and Lewd Acts
Lewd acts, lascivious conduct, and indecent exposure may be charged as a misdemeanor in most states. These crimes may also involve pornography, engaging in sexual acts in a public place, or exposing the genitals in a public place.
Indecent exposure may be charged as a felony, which may require long-term registration as a sex offender or psychological treatment in some states. In these cases, a defense attorney, if contacted promptly, can interview all prosecution witnesses and other witnesses that may help in your defense. If your case cannot be defended, your lawyer may try to negotiate for psychological treatment instead of jail time.
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Even victimless sex offenses carry the possibility of serious penalties and life-changing requirements, such as psychological treatment or registration requirements. If you are facing any of these sex crimes, call 502-582-2020 today to schedule a consultation with aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney William M. Butler Jr., to discuss your legal rights and options. Or contact him via email or text to schedule your initial confidential consultation. For over 35 years, he has skillfully defended thousands of clients, compiling an impressive record of positive results, and he can defend you too. For more information, please see his Case Results and Testimonials.
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