How to Beat a Solicitation Charge in Florida
Being accused of solicitation from a sex worker can do tremendous damage to both your personal and professional reputation, to say nothing of how significant the consequences of a conviction could be. While the first question on your mind right now is probably how to beat a solicitation charge in Florida, you should also be thinking about how you can prove your charge was not filed on strong legal grounds in the first place.
At Leifert & Leifert, we can provide you with support from a skilled Solicitation Defense Lawyer, which is essential to getting the best possible outcome from this type of case. Here is a basic overview of what we may do on your behalf to give you the best chance of an Acquittal or Dismissal.
Have Illegally Obtained Evidence Thrown Out
First, Criminal Courts cannot use evidence to prosecute you for solicitation in Florida if the Police obtained that evidence while violating your rights. For example, if the Police:
- Failed to read you your rights before arresting you
- Entered your private property—which can sometimes include your car—without a warrant
- Entered your private property without probable cause to suspect a crime
- Did anything illegal when investigating your case
Your Attorney at Leifert & Leifert can help you get evidence collected through these illegal measures declared inadmissible in court.
Show There Is Reasonable Doubt
No matter how or where you were arrested for solicitation in Florida, you can only be convicted if the Prosecution can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed it. Showing just one inconsistency or contradiction in the story the Police presented can sometimes be enough to beat a solicitation charge in Court.
Prove the Sex Was Not for Payment
While paying someone specifically to provide sexual services is against the law in Florida, paying someone for companionship that may or may not involve sex—such as hiring an escort service—is more of a gray area. For example, if the Prosecution establishes you had a sexual encounter with someone and gave that person money but cannot prove the two acts were directly linked, they do not have a case against you.
Demonstrate Entrapment
Finally, Police Officers cannot legally goad or trick someone into breaking the law when they otherwise would not have without that interference. So, poorly run sting operations meant to catch clients in the act can sometimes be contested as illegal entrapment. In reality, this is not easy to prove, but it can still be a valid defense strategy against solicitation charges in Florida.
Our Attorneys at Leifert & Leifert are available to discuss how to beat a solicitation charge in Florida. Call today to schedule a free consultation and case review.
