Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

is it justified

can someone be charged with inducing a minor to become a prostitute if the minor was already a prostitute


Asked on 1/08/09, 6:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: is it justified

A criminal charge depends on each separate act. This especially true in dealing with minors.

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Answered on 1/19/09, 5:44 pm
Gregory Casale Gregory Casale Attorney At Law

Re: is it justified

Without specific facts I cannot answer your question specificly. However, by definition, a minor cannot consent to adult issues. Therefore it is unlikely that her prior activities will be a defense for you if you profited from her prostituion.

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Answered on 1/08/09, 9:10 pm


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