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Los Angeles Pimping and Pandering Defense Attorney

LOS ANGELES PIMPING AND PANDERING DEFENSE LAWYER

Pimping and pandering are serious criminal offenses in the state of California that are covered under California Penal Code Sections 266h and 266i. These crimes involve facilitating and receiving financial benefits from commercial sex acts or prostitution. If you have been accused of these sexual offenses, it is important to consult with a Los Angeles sex crime attorney from our highly-respected law firm.

Pimping, as defined under California Penal Code Section 266h, refers to someone who knowingly receives financial support or compensation from the earnings of someone engaged in prostitution or receives compensation for soliciting on behalf of a prostitute. On the other hand, pandering, as defined under California Penal Code Section 266i, involves procuring another person for the purposes of prostitution, encouraging someone to become a prostitute, finding a job in a “house of prostitution,” or encouraging someone to continue working in such a house, among other acts.

What Are The Elements of Pimping And Pandering?

While both offenses are closely related, they have different elements under the California Penal Code. Pimping is concerned with the receipt of compensation, usually in the form of money, by the “pimp.” On the other hand, pandering is primarily concerned with facilitating and encouraging prostitution. In most cases, both charges are brought against the same defendant.

What are The Penalties For Pimping and Pandering Charges ?

Pimping and pandering are felony offenses that carry severe penalties in California. These include:

1) 3, 4, or 6 years in a state prison,

2) a $10,000 fine, or both.

If the commercial sex acts in question involve a minor, the penalties can be significantly increased. In addition, a charge of human trafficking may also be brought, which carries a possible sentence of life imprisonment.

Defenses: 

If you have been accused of pimping or pandering, there are several legal defenses that can be raised by a skilled sex crime attorney. These include proving that:

1) accusation is false,

2) or there is insufficient evidence of your intent.

Fact-specific defenses may also be used to rebut an accusation of pimping or pandering, depending on the particular arrangements, agreements, and relationships between the alleged pimp or panderer and their prostitute(s).

CONTACT A LOS ANGELES SEX CRIME ATTORNEY

It is important to remember that just an accusation of pimping or pandering can have significant negative consequences on your reputation and future opportunities. Therefore, it is essential to consult with a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer from our law firm to assess the strength of the evidence against you and formulate the strongest possible defense to the charges. Remember, if you have been accused of pimping or pandering, do not make any statements to the police and remain silent until you have consulted with an experienced sex crime attorney.

Call Tabibnia law office at 866-713-2159 to review all the details of your case.

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