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Charged with Prostitution? Get Help from Defense Lawyer Robert Bas
They call it the oldest profession in the world, and whether or not that is true is hard to say, but what is certain is that it is illegal in the state of Illinois to engage in prostitution or to patronize a prostitute. In addition to the embarrassment that can accompany any Madison County prostitution-related charges, there are consequences related to a conviction that can range from probation to incarceration depending on various factors such as the criminal past and age of those involved, as well as the physical location where the alleged offense occurred. Regardless of whether you are facing probation or a jail sentence, you do not want a conviction for prostitution, or any kind of sexual offense for that matter, on your record. Madison County lawyer Robert Bas will meet with you for a free initial consultation to review your case and provide you with the legal advice you need to understand how to best proceed regarding the charges against you.
Madison County Prostitution Lawyer Robert Bas Can Provide the Aggressive Defense You Need
According to Illinois law, it is illegal for a person to knowingly engage in a sexual act for money. It is also illegal to patronize anyone who offers such services. The penalties for a conviction are actual much more severe for someone who patronizes a prostitute than they are for a person convicted of prostitution, but any prostitution-related charge is serious and carries with it consequences that can negatively affect your life for years to come. In addition, there is a hefty amount of social stigma that is associated with any connections to prostitution that can follow you around for years following a conviction. Potential employers will often ask if you have ever been convicted of a crime, and if they ask for an explanation once you have checked “yes” on an employment application, it can seriously affect your chances for being hired if the response is prostitution or patronizing a prostitute. In order to have the chance at avoiding such embarrassing and humiliating circumstances, you should retain the services of Madison County attorney Robert Bas. Mr. Robert Bas will diligently pursue every means of defense possible for your case and set of circumstances.
Robert Bas – Defending You Against Madison County Prostitution Charges
As your criminal defense lawyer in Madison County, Robert Bas understands that all sorts of circumstances could have converged to create a situation in which you found yourself charged with prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, the solicitation of a sexual act, or any combination of sex crimes charges that you are now forced to defend yourself against. Because Mr. Robert Bas has focused his practice primarily on defending criminal cases, he has the experience and knowledge that you need from a criminal defense attorney in Madison County. He will aggressively defend and uphold your rights in and out of the courtroom and work tirelessly to obtain the best possible outcome for your case. Madison County criminal lawyer Robert Bas can defend you on any number of prostitution related charges, including:
· Prostitution 720 ILCS 5/11-14
· Solicitation of a sexual act 720 ILCS 5/11-14.1
· Promoting prostitution 720 ILCS 5/11-14.3
· Promoting juvenile prostitution 720 ILCS 5/11-14.4
· Patronizing a prostitute 720 ILCS 5/11-18
· Patronizing a minor engaged in prostitution 720 ILCS 5/11-18.1
· … or others
If you have been charged with any of these crimes or any combination of them, Madison County lawyer Robert Bas can provide you with the legal counsel and representation that you will need as you attempt to build an adequate defense to combat these charges.