Fighting Pandering Charges - United Defense Group

Defending Yourself from Charges of

Pandering

The most common definition of pandering is "the act of recruiting a prostitute, finding a place of business for a prostitute or soliciting customers for a prostitute." In some states, this crime is expanded to include the sale or distribution of textual or visual material openly advertised to appeal to the recipient's sexual interest.

This crime is also known as "pimping."

ACTUAL CASE RESULTS

Defense Considerations

In most cases, the charge of pandering involves the profit from acts of prostitution in states in which prostitution is illegal. Pandering can carry severe criminal sentences. Pandering charges can involve many counts, each of which carries possible prison time.

As with most sex crimes, prosecutors are under tremendous pressure from the public to pursue convictions on pandering and prostitution charges. Due to the heavy sentences involved in these charges, an aggressive and early defense is required.

Pandering and prostitution defense is different from other types of criminal defense, even other types of sex crimes defense. A defense team must conduct extensive witness interviews, as well as obtaining and interpreting financial records. The goals of the prosecution are also important, as pandering charges made against one person may actually be an attempt to build a case against someone else.

United Defense Group specializes in sex crimes at both the state and federal level. We have generated very impressive results in the defense of pandering and prostitution charges. Call us at any time at (800) 459-2500 for a free and confidential consultation. Early intervention is critical to obtaining the best results.


AREAS OF PRACTICE
SEXUAL CRIMES Child Abuse Child Enticement Child Pornography Date Rape Failure to Register Indecent Exposure Internet Pornography Lewd/Lascivious Conduct Marital Rape Molestation Obscenity Pandering/Pimping Pornography Prostitution Rape Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment Statutory Rape DRUG CRIMES Cultivation Distribution Manufacturing Possession Possession for Sale Prescription Fraud Trafficking	WHITE COLLAR CRIMES Bank Fraud Bankruptcy Fraud Bribery Computer Hacking Counterfeiting Credit Card Fraud Cybercrime Email Interception Embezzlement Extortion Forgery Health Care Fraud Identity Theft Insurance Fraud Internet Fraud Money Laundering Pyramid Schemes Racketeering/RICO Securities Fraud Tax Evasion/Tax Fraud Telemarketing Fraud Wire Fraud	VIOLENT CRIMES Aggravated Assault Assault and Battery Domestic Violence Homicide Manslaughter Murder Terrorism Theft/Larceny MILITARY OFFENSES Article 32 Conduct Court Martial Desertion Discharge OTHER Perjury Writs and Appeals