Understanding Solicitation of a Minor and When to Call a Lawyer
Solicitation of a minor in the United States is a very serious offense with each State having different penalties and charges based on the seriousness of the case. For many, some first time offenders, this is a daunting time, especially when wrongly accused. So there are a few things you should know if you have been accused of solicitation of a minor along with when to call in a lawyer to ensure your case is handled professionally and fairly. The internet has opened up so many doors for a romantic relationship. There are chat rooms, dating sites, apps on your smart phone and more that helps you find the partner of your dreams. Of course on the internet, there is no proof that the picture and information provided is real, so you have to be exceptionally careful when engaging in conversations with people online. The smart phone can be even more dangerous with apps that help you find romantic interests close to your location. This reduces search time and long distance relationships and helps you find your dream partner close to your home or office. That being said, there are some dangerous experiences here and it's imperative that you take the care and make informed decisions when engaging with anyone on a dating site or chat room because so many will lie. They will lie about their looks, who they are and in many cases, their age, which means there are more and more solicitation of a minor cases taking place each year since the internet was introduced. Solicitation of a minor is when a person communicates or has a conversation with a minor in order to secure sexual intercourse. Now with the internet, it is possible that you have absolutely no idea the person you are chatting to is underage, which is a very worrying factors when you consider that you could find yourself prisoned for five
years or more if caught. That being said, communicating or chatting to a minor about sex can be done over the phone, in person, in a chat room or when using a dating app. The problem is that this offense can have exceptionally harsh consequences and can have long lasting effects which will impact your life moving forward from applying for a new job to moving to a new area or home. It can also have negative effects on your relationships with loved ones and family members. Every case is unique so while one defendant may be given five years jail sentence, another may be given more. Not to mention the chances of you having to be registered as a sex offender is increased. Being on the sex offenders database can have a very negative impact on your life moving forward. Selecting an experienced solicitation of a minor lawyer is an essential part of your defense process. They will be able to identify any gray areas and will treat your case as unique, no matter how many cases they handle each year. It is imperative that you secure good representation the minute you suspect you may be accused of a crime of this nature. A good solicitation of a minor lawyer will advise you that how you handle yourself from the very start of the case will impact the final outcome. Reputable and reliable lawyers with extensive experience with these types of cases will do what they can to secure you a resolution quickly, so you know what to expect and can move on with your life, even if you have to serve some time in jail. In the event the case goes to court, they should have extensive experience in the court room providing you with the quality representation you deserve. About Us: John R Grasso is an attorney admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. He is also admitted at the Federal District Courts. He is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and has an experienced support team working alongside him to help focus on securing a resolution in the shortest period of time. John Grasso represents criminal defendants on misdemeanors and felony charges throughout the area. He handles a wide range of cases on a daily basis from domestic violence cases to immigration disputes and DUI cases to robbery and so much more. To find out more, visit http://www.johngrassolaw.com.