Seattle Sexual Exploitation & Patronizing a Prostitute Defense Attorney

While there is a minor difference, the two offenses are more or less the same. There are different prongs of these offenses that the prosecution can pursue, but the ultimate question a jury must answer in both is a version of the following:

Did the prosecution prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Mr. Jones agreed to pay a fee to [undercover officer X] pursuant to an understanding that in exchange she would engage in sexual conduct with him?

There are many compelling arguments that we make in favor of reasonable doubt to lead the jury to answer this question with a NO.

In order to find you guilty, the prosecution must prove the following against you beyond a reasonable doubt:

• That you solicited or requested someone to engage in sexual conduct with the you in return for a fee; [or]
• Pursuant to a prior understanding, you paid a fee to someone as compensation for her having engaged in sexual conduct with you [or]
• Paid or agreed to pay a fee to someone pursuant to an understanding that in return for the fee, she would engage in sexual conduct with you

 The facts of your particular case will dictate what your defense will be.  That said, the main three defenses are:

• Legal challenges to any possible violation of your constitutional rights
• Reasonable Doubt – You are presumed innocent and the burden rests solely on the prosecution to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.  We are experts at picking apart the prosecutions evidence to find reasonable doubt wherever it may be and point it out to the jury.
• Entrapment

• Go to a Sex Buyer’s awareness class, also referred to as “John’s School”
• Complete community service
•  Pay a fine
• Stay out of areas of prostitution

No.

• Outright Pre-Trial Dismissal: Typically only available if there is a major evidentiary problem and/or violation of your rights
• Stipulated Order of Continuance: Known as an “SOC” this is pre-trial diversion, which results in a dismissal of the charge without ever having a conviction on your record
• Not Guilty Verdict at Trial
• Deferred Sentence: This is where you enter a plea of guilty, then after you satisfy certain requirements, your plea can be changed back to a plea of Not Guilty and the case is then dismissed.

The answer to this varies depending on your particular situation, but there are three universal pieces of advice:

1. Do NOT talk to the police
2. Do NOT talk to anyone else about the situation either as you run the risk of creating witnesses for the government
3. Consult with an Attorney
   
   

From there, we need to hear more about your individual situation to advise your further.  In the meantime, please view our video below on the subject and visit our Under Investigation page.