What You Need To Know About Rhode Island Solicitation Law Solicitation of a prostitute is prohibited in Rhode Island. If you are accused of trying to engage with an occupant of another vehicle or with a pedestrian, you could be charged with a criminal offense. This will result in your reputation being at stake in the long run. It's important to secure the services of a Rhode Island solicitation lawyer as quickly as possible. Penalties for soliciting a prostitute in Rhode Island can be harsh, including jail time and fines. Any accusations need to be taken very seriously and an attorney should be secured before you answer any questions at the police station. This is very important. To secure the best resolution, do not fight authorities and refuse to go to the station for questioning. Give them you name and contact details, but that is as far as you go. Allow them to take fingerprints, but ensure you tell them you want your legal representation present before you say anything, whether you intend to use a court appointed attorney or your own Rhode Island solicitation lawyer. The penalties for solicitation of a prostitute can include a six month to one year jail sentence with a fine of up to $1,000. Your vehicle could be taken away if you are caught on a second or subsequent charge of solicitation of a prostitute. It is mandatory for anyone convicted to have a mandatory HIV test.
This is a very serious charge which could negatively impact the rest of your life moving forward. If convicted, it will show up on your record, including when you apply for new employment or a new property. This can make life very difficult. Solicitation of a child is even worse and carries a mandatory penalty of a five year jail sentence to anyone convicted. Indecent solicitation of a child is when a person knowingly solicits a person who is under the age of eighteen years for prostitution or violent acts. Solicitation includes authorizing, urging, requesting or advising in person, over the phone, by computer, via the internet, advertisements or in writing. Solicitation of a child could also result in child molestation charges, which are even more serious. This is when sexual contact happens with someone who is aged
fourteen or younger. Many of those that solicit a child also commit child molestation, they could face one of two charges. First degree child molestation involves penetration and could result in a prison sentence of twenty five years to life. Second degree child molestation may involve touching and other contact but not include penetration. For this charge you could face jail time which ranges from six years to thirty years. Whether you are facing prostitution or child solicitation charges, you will want to secure the services of a good Rhode Island solicitation lawyer as quickly as possible. These charges could have worrying outcomes for a long time and if convicted, especially on child solicitation and molestation charges, you could even find yourself having to register on the sexual offender’s database, a public database that will haunt you for the rest of your life. A solicitation lawyer you choose in Rhode Island should be a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and they should be admitted to practice in Rhode Island with knowledge of the local court rooms and criminal law.
About Us: John R Grasso is an attorney admitted to practice in Rhode Island and 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 at his side to help focus on securing a resolution in the shortest period. John Grasso represents criminal defendants on misdemeanors and felony charges throughout the area. He handles a wide range of cases daily including domestic violence cases, immigration disputes, DUI cases, robberies and so much more. To find out more, visit https://www.johngrassolaw.com.