Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Re: I was arrrested last night for prostitute solicitation, please help

All is not lost. Do not discuss the case with anyone but a lawyer. Contact a lawyer immediately. You can call me at 410-828-9363.

Re: I was arrrested last night for prostitute solicitation, please help

First, you may have a defense to the solicitation charge since your were not actively involved in procuring services. However, the State will most likely argue that your friend was seeking services for the both of you with your knowledge and consent. Thus, the testimony and facts developed at trial will be critical. Since this is your first offense, jail is unlikely even if your are found guilty, and depending on the state's attorney and judge there are certain diversionary and probationary programs that if successfully completed would allow you to avoid a criminal record. If you have any further questions you can call me at (301) 838-8950

Re: I was arrrested last night for prostitute solicitation, please help

The arraignment is not the trial. You should be at

the arraignment and plead not guilty, and then you

will get a trial date. By that time, you should have

gotten an attorney with strong criminal law experience

who can help you.

Under these circumstances, the matter might not even

come to trial, especially in your case. Also, if this

is a first offense, there are various ways of dealing

with the charge, especially since you contend you were

involved tangentially. They could include a stet or a

P.B.J. or even a nolle pross. Even a guilty finding might

not result in jail time, depending on the overall

circumstances and any recommendation by the State.

You cannot have the same lawyer as your friend, if your

friend gets one. Your "interests" may conflict if this

matter comes to court. The charge is not extreme, and

it being a first offense is in your favor in terms of

disposition alternatives. But do not take chances.