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Prostitution-Related Offenses Can Change Your Life

Attorney Joseph A. Tang understands that being accused of a prostitution-related offense is a frightening and embarrassing experience. As a solo practitioner, you will work directly with attorney Joseph Tang, who speaks fluent Chinese and has a deep cultural understanding of the Chinese immigrant community. He has years of experience in representing clients in Los Angeles County, the San Gabriel Valley and South Pasadena. At The Joseph A. Tang Law Firm, he fights to protect your reputation and set you back on the right path after this difficult experience. When your future is at stake because of a criminal charge, he is the prostitution defense lawyer you can trust to defend you.

Prostitution: The Key Charges

There are several types of prostitution-related offenses. They can take place in person or online. In California, some of the most common prostitution-related charges are:

  • Prostitution: Engaging in or agreeing to engage in prostitution, as outlined in California Penal Code 647(b). This can include loitering with intent to commit prostitution.
  • Solicitation: Seeking someone to engage in prostitution. This is one of the more common charges that solicitation defense attorneys see.
  • Pimping/pandering: Pimping involves deriving financial support from prostitution. Pandering involves persuading someone to engage in prostitution. Pimping and pandering defense is crucial for these charges.
  • Massage establishment violations: Operating or working at a massage parlor that engages in prostitution.
  • Indecent exposure: Exposing oneself in a public place with the intent to arouse or offend others.
  • Sex trafficking: Withholding someone’s liberty to coerce them into sex acts. For this, you need a skillful human trafficking defense attorney.

These charges can have serious consequences, including fines, imprisonment and damage to your career. You may even be labeled a sex offender, which causes permanent reputational damage. If you want the best chance at a successful outcome, you need to to work with a prostitution defense lawyer who understands the complexities of criminal law.

The Many Immigration Consequences

The state and the public have a harsh, negative view of prostitution and related crimes. Sex crimes, especially felonies, may count as crimes of moral turpitude. As a result, they can affect your immigration status. Some of the consequences could include:

  • Visa delays
  • Visa denial
  • Visa revocation
  • Removal (deportation)

If you are a noncitizen, you may protect your status by working with a sex crimes lawyer who understands the intersection of criminal and immigration law. We have experience seeking relief for immigrants. We can help you mitigate the impact of a prostitution-related conviction on your immigration status.

Deep Chinese Cultural Understanding

As a prostitution defense attorney who speaks fluent Chinese, Joseph Tang understands the cultural nuances of the Chinese immigrant community. He knows that these offenses can be particularly embarrassing and stigmatizing in traditional communities. By working closely with clients and communicating in Chinese with family members, we can help make the situation more bearable and provide support during a difficult time.

Get Help Now: Consult A California Criminal Defense Lawyer

As a prostitution defense lawyer with experience in DUIs and domestic violence cases, Joseph A. Tang can provide aggressive representation to help you achieve the best possible outcome. Reach out to him at The Joseph A. Tang Law Firm. Contact (626) 213-5358 or schedule a consultation by using the online contact form to discuss your case.