Getting involved in the sex trade to make a living just isn’t worth the legal problems that are likely to ensue. It’s illegal to buy, sell or profit from the sale of sex in the state of Texas. Even if you’re the innocent victim of a false accusation or charge, a pimping conviction can send you to jail and cost you a lot of money. A falsely accused pimping defendant should immediately identify the available evidence and prepare an effective legal defense.
It’s a criminal violation to promote or profit from the services of a prostitute in Texas. An offender can also be charged with aggravated promotion for supervising, managing, controlling or investing in a prostitution operation involving two or more prostitutes. A criminal charge for compelling another person to engage in prostitution is even more serious. The use of fraud, force or threats to compel someone to engage in prostitution is a criminal offense.
A criminal charge for pimping, promoting or compelling prostitution is punishable by incarceration and financial penalties. Pimping is a Class A misdemeanor. A pimping conviction is punishable by up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $4,000. An aggravated promotion charge could result in a third degree felony conviction, up to 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000. Finally, a compelling prostitution conviction could yield up to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.
There’s nothing worse than being charged with a crime you didn’t commit. With the assistance of your defense lawyer, you need to take the necessary steps to protect your reputation and freedom. It’s recommended that you take the following precautions as soon as you learn that you are the subject of a pimping investigation:
Never destroy evidence related to a criminal investigation. This will only make things worse. Remember, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the crime of pimping. It’s also unwise to speak with your accuser, the alleged victim or witnesses. Anything you say or do will be used by the prosecution to obtain a conviction.
People who are prosecuted for pimping are judged by society. Individuals don’t take time to consider the facts; they just label convicted pimps as bad people. An individual convicted of pimping may lose friends and family members. The best way to avoid this hardship is to hire an experienced procurement lawyer. Reach out to Brett A. Podolsky today by calling 713.227.0087.
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