Have you been falsely accused of Prostitution in Greeley, Colorado? You will need an experienced Prostitution lawyer in Greeley to defend you. Selling sex is illegal in the state of Colorado. In Denver recently, seven individuals were recently charged with running a Prostitution operation out of a massage parlor. The seven individuals are accused of using trafficked women from China to perform sexual acts with customers of the massage parlors across the Denver area. It is important to know the charges against you, so read more to learn about a Prostitution charge and useful defenses.
Prostitution Definition in Weld County C.R.S. 18-7-201
Here in Weld County, Prostitution, C.R.S. 18-7-201, is defined as:
In the case above, if the women were trading sexual acts for money, jewelry, or anything else of value, they could be charged with Prostitution.
What is the Punishment and Sentence for Prostitution in Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley, Colorado, a conviction of Prostitution is a class 3 misdemeanor. The punishment is a fine of up to $750 and up to 6 months in the Weld County Jail. While this is not a very severe punishment, a criminal conviction can still impact your personal life, job, and future. There are huge implications to your marriage and personal reputation. If you are facing a Prostitution charge, you will need a criminal lawyer who knows the Weld County court system.
It is also important to note that a Prostitution charge is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude. Moral Turpitude crimes in a class of various crimes which supposedly shock the public conscience due to the depravity of the act. It is assumed that the one committing a crime of Moral Turpitude does so with immoral intent or carelessness. This is particularly important when a noncitizen is charged with this type of crime. They can be deported.
In Weld County, What is the Definition of a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude?
In Weld County and in the State of Colorado, a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude has not been defined, however Black’s Law Dictionary has a widely accepted and used definition which is:
Crimes that are considered a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude convictions can have consequences on a defendants immigration status and some jobs (massage therapist, real estate, and medical professions) will revoke or not renew your license and you will be unable to resume your career.
Defenses to Prostitution in Greeley, Colorado
Having skilled legal representation when you are faced with criminal charges is important. There are a few defenses that can be used when facing a Prostitution charge. Some defense examples are:
- You did not receive or pay money for the sexual act
- You did not perform a sexual act
- Entrapment by the Police in setting up the meeting
- You did not offer anything of value for sex
- You were married to the person you had sex with
- You never agreed to participate in a prohibited sexual act
Have you been falsely accused of Prostitution in Greeley or Weld County? Exercise your right to remain silent! Anything you tell Greeley Police will be used against you. So, do not tell them anything. They are not your friend. Contact the skilled attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office instead. Call 970-616-6009 to schedule a consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in the Greeley or Weld County area. Together, we can protect your future.
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