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I was charged and arrested with solicitation of prostitution in st.paul,MN area. Advice needed on next steps
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I was charged and arrested with solicitation of prostitution in st.paul,MN area. i have taken into police car to station/jail and fingerprinted 4 days back(10 fingers and they have taken photos also). i was released after 4 hrs. this is my first of this kind and never caught by Police. It all happened in a hotel where the cops set it up. The cops said I will get a summon for court in few weeks time. as far as i remember i have given money to the girl and exchanged some words and called through my phone. officer said it is their evidence. not sure they have taken video or pictures. I am on H1 visa and i am going to have POE/extention/GC problems in future because of arrest? ....looking for expert adive on my next steps.
Michael David MorinCriminal Defense AttorneySpartanburg, SC ·
Step one don't put this much detail in your question. Step 2 hire a defense attorney in the area you were arrested. Step 3. Don't talk to anyone, but your attorney about what happened.
Thomas C GallagherCriminal Defense AttorneyMinneapolis, MN ·
I have handled many similar cases. The most important thing you can do is retain a good criminal defense lawyer to fight for you. People charged with prostitution crimes are genrally concerned about the public embarassment factor, and the effect of having a criminal conviction upon their future ability to get a good-paying job. For non-citizens (inlcuding permanent residents, or less), there is also an immigration law problem if convicted or a guilty plea to a "crime of moral turpitude" such as prostitution. More than one "crime of moral turpitude" can result in removal (deportation) proceedings. The next step is to find and hire a good criminal lawyer.
I agree with my colleagues. The short answer is retain a lawyer and don't speak to anyone but your lawyer about the case.
A good criminal defense attorney will listen to you, address all of your needs (including the issue of your H1 Visa), and try to get you a resolution that does not compromise your record or your future.
I offer free consults and would be happy to sit down with you to discuss your case in confidence.
Lauren
612-810-0060
Mr. Gallager's advice was good. Also, this case was undoubtedly from the Maplewood police prostitution sting from Backpages.com. I familiar w/this particular sting because they (Maplewood Police Dept.) do it every 6 to 9 months, and I have represented multiple people caught in it unfortunately. I can most likely get you a deal for no conviction, which will make things a lot easier w/Immigration (ICE). I offer a free initial consultation, call us or see www.KellerLawOffices.com
