Noblesville Sex Solicitation Attorney

Prostitution and solicitation laws in Indiana are complex. If you have been charged with solicitation in Indiana, turn to The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC for legal advice and representation. We have extensive experience representing individuals accused of sex crimes and have yielded successful results. Contact our sex crime lawyer in Noblesville today to schedule a free and confidential consultation with an experienced Noblesville sex solicitation attorney.

What Is Sex Solicitation in Indiana?

Indiana has a number of laws pertaining to prostitution and solicitation, including:

Prostitution

Indiana Code Section 35-45-4-2 defines the illegal offense of prostitution as knowingly or intentionally performing, offering or agreeing to perform, or engaging in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct for money or other property. This offense is generally charged as a Class A misdemeanor unless the defendant has two or more prior convictions, in which case the offense is a Level 6 felony.

Solicitation

Indiana Code Section 35-45-4-3 criminalizes the other side of the transaction. Under this law, the person who pays, offers, or agrees to pay for a sexual act commits the offense of solicitation. This offense is a Class A misdemeanor unless the defendant has two or more prior convictions, in which case it is a Level 6 felony.

Promoting Prostitution

Indiana Code Section 35-45-4-4 also criminalizes pimping or knowingly or intentionally enticing or compelling another person to become a prostitute or operating a place used for prostitution. This offense is punished more harshly than prostitution or solicitation, as it is a Level 5 felony. It’s a Level 4 felony when the prostitute is under 18.

Child Solicitation

Indiana Code Section 35-45-4-6 defines the act of using a telephone, wireless device, writing, computer, advertisement, in-person contact, or other method to lure, request, entice, or command a person under 14 to engage in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct when the defendant is 18 or older. The potential penalties for this offense depend on the age of the parties and the circumstances surrounding the offense.

What Are the Penalties for Sex Solicitation in Indiana?

The potential penalties for sex solicitation, prostitution, child solicitation, or promotion of prostitution could result in the following penalties:

• Level 4 felony: 2 to 12 years in prison
• Level 5 felony: 1 to 6 years in prison
• Level 6 felony: 6 to 30 months in prison
• Class A misdemeanor: Up to one year in jail

You can also face fines and possible registration as a sex offender.

Defenses to Sex Solicitation Charges

As board-certified criminal defense attorneys, Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC is familiar with various defenses we may be able to raise in your case. We may be able to argue that you did not have the requisite mental state of knowingly or intentionally engaging in prohibited conduct. In some cases, we may be able to argue that law enforcement entrapped you and influenced you to act in a manner inconsistent with your character. We can also investigate if law enforcement obtained evidence illegally against you.

Contact Our Sex Solicitation Attorney in Noblesville for a Free and Confidential Case Consultation

Learn about the solid defense that we can mount on your defense when you contact The Criminal Defense Team at (317) 687-8326 for a complimentary case review.