Charged with Prostitution in NJ?

Talk to a Criminal Defense Lawyer & Protect Your Rights!

Being charged with a criminal offense like prostitution is a difficult experence, and can be humiliating. It doesn’t matter if this was the first time you attempted prostitution or if you’ve been seen in the courts before, it never gets easier. Having a local New Jersey defense attorney on your side can help minimize the impact of such charges on your life—allowing you to move on.

First Offense New Jersey Prositution Penalties

Generally, under New Jersey law, prostitution is considered a disorderly persons offense, which is a misdeameanor level charge. This means you could spend up to one year in jail for your first prostitution charge. You could also face fines reaching $1,000, driver’s license suspension, and community service.

Second and Subsequent Offenses - Prostitution

If this isn’t your first prostitution charge, you will face 4th degree criminal charges. This increases your potential sentence to 18 months in prison with additional penalties. Likewise, if a vehicle was used in the commission of the offense, you face a 6 month suspended license.

There are situations where prostitution charges can carry even tougher penalties.

Other Prostitution Related Criminal Offenses

If you are believed to have been involved in promoting child prostitution, whether or not you knew the person was under the age of 18, you can face charges of a crime in the second degree.

If you promote the prostitution of another or compel someone to engage in prostitution, you could be charged with a crime in the third degree.

Ref: NJ Code 2C:34-1

Solicitation of Prostitution - Laws and Penalties

Accused for solicitation? You will be charged under the prostitution laws, as above.

All of these offenses could result with you forever being labeled a sex offender. With such serious charges and a potentially life-changing label, charges like this stand to have disastrous effects on your personal and even professional life.

When facing charges of prostitution or solicitation, you need a defense lawyer working on your behalf. Contact our offices today for a consultation on your case.

Sincerely,

J. Matthew Reisig, Attorney at Law

(888) 628-8394 or locally at (732) 625-9660

Reisig & Associates, LLC
One Broad Street
Freehold, NJ 07728

We represent clients in every criminal court across New Jersey.