Prostitution Charges

Prostitution Charges in Texas
Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney San Antonio, TX

Criminal defense attorney Anthony Cantrell is experienced in defending individuals charged with prostitution or the promotion of prostitution. The State of Texas defines these crimes as follows:

Prostitution, solicitation, and pandering: are either considered felonies or misdemeanors in the State of Texas. Prostitution is defined as any person who receives payment for sexual intercourse or any other sexual act. Although a misdemeanor, it is considered a crime to engage in the hiring of a prostitute to perform sexual acts for payment. If an individual is convicted of prostitution a third time, then that person faces serious jail time. Hire an experienced and dedicated criminal defense attorney who will protect your rights. Contact Anthony Cantrell today.

Promotion of Prostitution: This charge involves anyone other than the prostitute who profits from the act of prostitution either by receiving money or property from the act. This is a class A Misdemeanor and can stay on your record for the rest of your life. Don’t put your reputation at risk. Contact Anthony Cantrell today.

Aggravated Promotion of Prostitution (also called pimping) is defined as a person who commits an offense when he knowingly owns, invests in, finances, controls, supervises, or manages a prostitution enterprise that uses two or more prostitutes. If convicted, one count of this charge can land you in prison for 10 years and nail you with a hefty fine. If you have been accused of Aggravated Promotion of Prostitution or pimping, contact Anthony Cantrell right away.

If you are arrested for prostitution or any of the above mentioned charges, contact our office as soon as possible. We have a better sense of what you should and should not say to law enforcement officers to avoid being misinterpreted or misunderstood. Anthony Cantrell also can advise you or your family or friends on the bail process.

The Law Offices of Anthony Cantrell provide a Bail Bond Service to our clients. This is extremely helpful because a bail bondsman has no way to negotiate the amount of bail set at your hearing. As your attorney, we can petition the court to set a lower bail so that you get more than just bail, you get a built in negotiator on your behalf for lower bail. We are available 24 hours a day – seven days a week if you need these services.

We offer:
• Certification by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law
• Proven track record of successes
• Emergency hearings and bail bond service 24 hours a day - 7 days a week
• Free initial consultations
• Affordable fees in writing
• Personal care and attention by an experienced Texas lawyer

Located in San Antonio we aggressively represent clients charged with crimes in Central and South Texas.  Contact our law office today.

Resources To Help If You Are Trapped in Prostitution

Children of the Night
(800) 551-1300 (hotline)
http://www.childrenofthenight.org 
Quitting prostitution is like quitting the Mafia. Dedicated to assisting children aged 11-17 who are sexually abused and who prostitute on the streets for food and shelter.

Youth Crisis, Runaway Hotline
(800) 448-4663/ HIT-HOME

National Runaway Switchboard
(800) 621-4000

The YWCA
The YWCA of the U.S.A. is a leading national provider of housing and shelter for women and their families. YWCAs locally offer a spectrum of services, including basic lifeskills training, English as a second language courses, GED classes, adult education, welfare-to-work programs, employability skills training, employment training, career counseling, entrepreneurial workshops, non-traditional job training, and more. Local programs are tailored to meet the needs of women, their families, and employers in their communities.
http://www.ywca.org/B1.asp