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Prostitution

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Defending those Accused of Prostitution

Too often, our government unnecessarily intrudes into the lives of consenting adults, causing needless harm to those it targets. Whether the police are accusing you of soliciting a fee for sexual conduct or agreeing to pay such a fee, a criminal charge of this type can do incalculable harm to your reputation, relationships and career prospects.

Local and state police departments of Massachusetts have been attempting to crack down on prostitution and related offenses by increasingly harassing individuals who “appear” to be engaged in some type of illicit conversation or posting false solicitations on sites such as Craig’s List to ensnare would be customers. Using these aggressive tactics, local police departments have arrested hundreds of individuals. Retain a criminal defense lawyer who has a proven track record of defending those accused of sex crimes to defend you or a loved one.

Massachusetts criminalized prostitution under G.L. c. 272, §53A. A conviction of violating G.L. c. 272, §53A can be “punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 1 year or by a fine of not more than $500 or by both such imprisonment and fine, whether such sexual conduct occurs or not.” In most cases, however, Attorney Kevin J. Mahoney has been successful in persuading courts to dismiss these types of charges against his clients for “court costs,” usually $250-$500. If you have been charged with a sex crime, such as prostitution or soliciting for sex for a fee, contact us at 617-492-0055 or use our online contact form to arrange a free in-office consultation.

To convict an individual under G.L. c. 272, §53A, the prosecutor need not prove that the individuals engaged in sex for a fee; instead, the assistant district attorney need only prove that the individuals involved agreed to engage in sex for a fee. In fact, an individual violates the statute by indiscriminately offering to either engage in sex for a fee or to pay for sex.

Massachusetts prostitution laws do more than criminalize the conduct of the individuals exchanging sex for a fee; instead, these laws extend to those who:

Entice away an individual for prostitution (G.L. c. 272, § 2)
Induce a minor into prostitution (G.L. c. 272, §4A)
Derive income from a minor engaged in prostitution (G.L. c. 272, §4B)
Derive income from an individual engaged in prostitution (G.L. c. 272, §7)
Solicit for a prostitute (G.L. c. 272, §8)
Entice an individual to engage in prostitution (G.L. c. 272, §12)
Detain or drug a person in a place of prostitution (G.L. c. 272, §13)

Kevin J. Mahoney is a Sex Crimes Attorney in Cambridge, Massachusetts who has a nearly unmatched record of defending those accused of sex crimes. Call 617-492-0055 to schedule a free in-office consultation with Attorney Mahoney.

Testimonials

  • NS, a DUI client,about 1 month ago

    Attorney Mahoney,

    I just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful and excellent job you did for me. You were quite impressive up there and you really did your homework catching her in a few lies from previous testimony. You are the best! Even though I never want to be in this situation again, if I know anyone I will give them your name.

    Thank Amy for me too! She is a great asset to have in your office! Very pleasant and understanding.

    Again thank you and go Celtics!
     

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  • about 1 month ago

    Kevin Mahoney recently represented me in a case for destruction of property and disorderly conduct. He was extremely thorough and persistent, and despite a great deal of evidence against me, he managed to get the felony charge dropped without having to go to trial.

    I had never been in legal trouble before and had no idea how to proceed, and without his counsel, I am sure that I would have gotten convicted.

    He listened to my specific needs and always acted in my best interest. His knowledge, attention to detail, and general courtroom presence continued to amaze me throughout the entire process.
     

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  • M.K.about 1 month ago

    Dear Attorney Mahoney:

    I wish to express my sincere appreciation for your efforts on my behalf. Your defense was truly outstanding. The court room skills that you demonstrated and legal knowledge were truly incomparable. I’m wishing you the very best in your future endeavors.

    In addition, I ‘m looking forward to viewing the Jello Trial on Court T.V. Let me thank you once again.

     

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  • about 1 month ago

    Attorney Mahoney,

    Is very knowledgeable and very professional. He has just represented me in a case lasting a year and a half, and he made sure I got a fair trial with a fair jury. He kept me well informed about what would be happening in the court room and always had a well thought out defense for any route of attack the D.A. would be planning on.

    My trial took 2 and a half days and after the jury deliberated for approximately 23 minutes they came back with a “Not guilty” verdict. I would recommend Attorney Mahoney to anyone I know, but I sure hope I dont need him again. : ) .
     

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The Title IX Sexual Harassment Handbook

"Attorney Mahoney is currently authoring an authoritative and strategy driven compendium on investigating and defending Title IX sexual assault cases for lawyers, students, and universities. The book will be available through James Publishing within months."

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  • Assault with Intent to Rape
  • Rape & Aggravated Rape
  • Prostitution
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  • Sexting Crimes
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