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Promoting a Prostitute

Seattle Attorneys: Promoting a Prostitute

Under Washington State law an individual is guilty of promoting a prostitute when they compel a person by intimidation or force to take part in prostitution, or if that person receives earnings from prostitution which comes from such intimidation or force. Conviction of promoting a prostitute within the state of Washington can carry a penalty of 10 years or more if additional charges are added. Additional charges for promoting a prostitute can be brought if you are accused of advances or earnings from prostitution of a person who is under the age of eighteen.

Suspected of promoting a prostitute? Call a defense attorney immediately

In the event that an individual is accused of promoting a prostitute they are immediately faced with consequences that can range up to 10 years in prison. Sometimes even just a misunderstanding can destroy your professional and personal life if proper steps to insure a legal defense are not initiated as fast as possible. If in fact the accusations are true, the defendant must still contact an attorney immediately to insure that the prosecution does not push for a consequence that does not fit the merits of the crime or act to embellish the charges in any way.

Due to the nature of a prostitution scenario, many different charges can be attached and pursued by a prosecutor, ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony. The importance of time is often the deciding factor of how the case is tried and for what charge. If you have been accused of promoting a prostitute or any related charge, it is imperative that you contact the Law Offices of James Newton Immediately.

The Law Offices James Newton believes that all people, regardless of the charges they face, deserve experiences and aggressive legal representation. We have over 60 years of combined experience defending people in the greater Seattle area and throughout the state of Washington. Time is a critical element in criminal defense, and we are determined to keep it on our side. Lead attorney James Newton can take a call at 3 a.m. and meet a client thirty minutes later. When you contact our office, we will try and get back to you within the hour.

You may have made one bad choice, or you may be a victim of false accusations—don't let it ruin your life

If you are a suspect in an investigation involving prostitution, invest in the services of the right lawyer and give yourself a chance at the best possible outcome. Some charges associated with prostitution can carry sentences of 10 years in prison or more if additional charges are linked to the offense. Call toll free: 1-866-LAW-2345, or e-mail us as soon as possible and begin your defense today. Attorneys at our Kent, Washington law office defend adults and juveniles in the Seattle-Tacoma area and throughout the state.

At the Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC, in Kent, Washington, our criminal defense lawyers serve clients throughout the state of Washington, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia; South King County including Kent, Renton, and Auburn; and Eastside communities including Bellevue, Issaquah, and Kirkland. For felony cases, the attorneys travel statewide, handling criminal trials in both Washington State and federal courts.