Often called “the oldest profession,” prostitution dates as far back as Biblical times. Today, it is illegal in nearly all 50 states, including Kansas. If you have been accused of or charged with committing or soliciting prostitution, the Wichita sex crimes attorneys of the McConnell Law Firm can help.
Prostitution Defined
According to leading Wichita sex crimes attorney Jonathan W. McConnell, “Prostitution is defined as the exchange of a sexual act for money. This includes buying sex, selling sex, offering to sell sex, agreeing to perform any sex act for hire or visiting a prostitute at his or her place of prostitution.”
Kansas prostitution laws are generally broken down into three offense categories:
- Prostitution laws are targeted at those who sell sex, which would be the prostitute themselves.
- Patronizing laws are targeted at those who buy sex, which are often called “johns.”
- Promoting prostitution laws are targeted at third parties who benefit from another’s prostitution, which are often called “pimps.”
Prostitution Defenses
Led by McConnell, our Wichita sex crimes attorneys have extensive experience defending against false sexual accusations and charges, including prostitution. In your defense, we may choose to employ one of the below tactics.
Entrapment
If the evidence against you was gathered in an undercover police operation, we will want to determine if you were, in fact, the victim of entrapment. The defense of entrapment could come in to play if a law enforcement officer encouraged or urged you to commit a crime that you wouldn’t have normally committed without their enticement.
No Crime
In cases where no value was exchanged, we may assert that no crime was actually committed. We could argue that the encounter was simply two consenting adults engaging in or arranging to have sexual relations.
Extreme Duress
If, for some reason, it could be argued that you were under extreme duress when the crime occurred, we may be able to make a strong defense for your actions.
Contact Our Wichita Sex Crimes Attorneys
If you have been accused of or charged with committing or soliciting prostitution, our Wichita sex crimes attorneys would like to speak with you.
Although every case is different and no conclusions should be drawn without a legal consultation to discuss the specifics of your case, it is usually best to hire an experienced Wichita sex crimes attorney immediately following such an accusation or charge. However, we can also provide assistance even after charges have been filed.
