SOLICITUD DE PROSTITUCION Y DEFENSA CONTRA ESO CARGOS POR ABOGADO DAVID GONZALEZ

ACCIONES QUE PUEDEN RESULTAR EN UNA CONDENA POR SOLICITUD DE PROSTITUCIÓN

¿Puede una persona ser culpable de solicitación de la prostitución, bajo el Código Penal de California Sección 647, subdivisión (b), cuando la persona no verbalmente mencionó que él/ella quería sexo o que estaba dispuesta a pagar una cierta cantidad de dinero para tener relaciones sexuales, o en ausencia de cualquier evidencia de un acuerdo entre las personas involucradas?

El Segundo Distrito de Apelación de la Corte de Apelaciones de California recientemente abordó esta cuestión en People v. Mecano, un caso que se presentó ante la corte el 22 de marzo de 2013. Este caso implicó a un oficial de policía de Los Ángeles, quien fue acusado de arrestar a una joven de 18 años sin hogar por abofetear a su novio sin hogar. Cuando el Departamento de Policia de Los Angeles Oficial Mecano llegó al lugar, informó a la joven de 18 años de que estaba en un montón de problemas, que él podía ayudarla, la podría dejar en libertad por su propia palabra después de que él la tuviera en su custodia, y le preguntó en donde él podría encontrarla después de su liberación. Entonces le dio a la joven $200 y le dijo que fuera a un cierto Holiday Inn, tomar una ducha allí y le dijo que lo esperara hasta que el terminara con su turno a las 6:00 a.m. LAPD Oficial Mecano más le dijo a la joven que el podría "vino y cenar le", tratarla bien y cuidar de ella. Además la advirtió de no quémarlo de modo alguno cuando le dio los $200 después de haber retirado de una maquina de ATM, luego consiguió un taxi para ella.

LAPD Oficial Mecano nunca mencionó a la joven que quería tener sexo con ella en cualquier momento. Ni uno de ellos discuten que sexo se produciría en el Holiday Inn. La joven de 18 años de edad asumio que ese sería el caso, pero nunca se expresó su acuerdo de sus intenciónes.

Un jurado declaró culpable a Oficial Mecano de solicitud de prostitución. Apeló su condena. El segundo Tribunal de Apelación confirmó la sentencia indicando que sobre los actos o conductas son suficientes para demostrar una solicitud donde no hay ninguna oferta expresa verbal del sexo. No hay discusión de precios o incluso un intercambio de dinero. El Tribunal declaró que debería sopesarse acto correspondiente para determinar si una solicitud se ha producido en las circunstancias de los acontecimientos. Sobre actos pueden incluir palabras que implican la solicitud para tener relaciones sexuales a cambio de algún otro elemento o consideración. En el caso de Oficial Mecano, su conducta de decirle a la joven de 18 años de edad que él podría "vino y cenar le" tratarla mejor que su novio actual, darle $200, le proporcionó un taxi y le dijo que fuera y permanecer en el Holiday Inn hasta que él llegara allí después de su turno fueron suficientes actos abiertos a cumplir una condena por solicitud de prostitución.

Si usted o su ser querido fueron condenados con solicitud de prostitución, prostitución o actos obscenos, póngase en contacto con el penal de Santa Ana Defensa Abogado David Gonzalez de La Empresa Gonzalez. El posee una amplia experiencia ayudando a las personas que han sido acusadas de delitos de solicitación. Proporciona servicios legales de defensa criminal en las cortes del condado Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside y San Bernardino.

Fullerton Attorney David Gonzalez discusses DUI checkpoints and DUI penalties.

Law enforcement begins to be more aggressive during the holidays when it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol or even driving while being under the influence of drugs.  Police will often set up more checkpoints looking for such drivers.

Before going out of for the evening, and when you know you may be drinking, set up a plan to avoid drinking and driving. It is the best thing to do to avoid harming someone or yourself while driving and after having had a few. It certainly is the wise thing to do to avoid being arrested and suffering the consequences that may arise if you are convicted of drinking and driving. 
But if you cannot avoid drinking and driving and you insist on doing so, here are a few things to consider:

Check on-line for any DUI checkpoints.  There are many real time websites that allow a person to check for DUI checkpoints before driving. These sites allow a person to avoid certain areas where the police is setting up road blocks to catch and arrest drunk drivers. For the Orange County area, a site like www.ocduicheckpoints.com is one example. 

If you get arrested, the California Vehicle Code provides the following as penalties:

1. First Offense: Probation, a six month suspension of your driver license, 48 hours in jail, a fine of $390.00 plus penalties, and attendance and completion of an alcohol or drug program ranging to three, six, nine or even eighteen months;

2. Second Offense within 10 years: Probation, a minimum of ten days of jail, a fine of $390.00 plus penalties, two year suspension of your driver license, and attendance and completion of an eighteen month alcohol program. The maximum jail sentence is one year jail.

3. Third offense within 10 years: a minimum of 120 days of jail, $390.00 fine plus penalties, being labeled as a habitual offender for three years, a revocation of your driver license for 3 years, attendance and completion of an 18 month alcohol or drug program. The maximum penalty is one year in jail.

The above is only a summary of the possible consequences. There can be additional jail time in the event a person is also guilty of violating probation on other DUI cases. Some courts also want a person to complete a Mother’s Against Drunk Driving classes. There are also harsher penalties for a driver who has a commercial driver’s license. 

So whether it is Halloween, Thanksgiving or the Christmas season you are celebrating, be wise. Don’t drink and drive.

If you get caught, call the Gonzalez Law Firm located either in Fullerton or Santa Ana in the Orange County. Attorney David Gonzalez can aggressively fight against a DUI charge. He can consult with you concerning your best defense against a DUI violation. He helps his clients in such cases whether the DUI charge is in the courts of Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside or San Bernardino Counties. 

Santa Ana Criminal Defense Attorney Gonzalez explains arraignment in criminal cases

So you either just got cited with a ticket that states you need to appear in court for a violation of either a vehicle code or penal code offense, or you got arrested, or at worst you were told you are being charged with a felony. You are told you need to come to court and make an appearance. What should you do?

The first court appearance for charges involving a crime is called an arraignment. It really is the first court appearance whereby the person accused of a crime is brought before a judge, is informed of the criminal charges he or she faces, and asked by the judge whether he or she wants to plead guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere (no contest) to the charges.

The arraignment is not for the person to tell his or her story to a judge about what did or did not happen when that person received that ticket, citation, notice to come to court, or was arrested. The arraignment is not the time for that person to provide excuses- justified or otherwise- as to why he or she should not be in court. Any judge in a criminal court case is not interested in hearing such things from a person who is accused of a crime. The judge wants to know whether a person wants to plead not guilty or guilty.

At an arraignment, if you go without a lawyer, a judge is required to inform you of your right to be represented by an attorney, or if you are poor or have very low income means, you should be told of your right to be have attorney appointed for you- in other words, a public defender.

Some people who have been charged with a crime believe that going to the court and pleading guilty is the best thing to do. Beware of going to court by yourself. Typically you will receive the harshest sentence possible or recommended by the prosecutor assigned to your case. The prosecutor represents the People and is not interested in making friends with those accused of crimes.

It is best to get legal consultation before going to court when you are facing criminal charges. The penalties for pleading guilty may have a great impact on your record, employment, and your liberty. After consultation, you should make a decision to have an experienced criminal defense attorney represent you at all stages of any criminal proceeding. Contact the Gonzalez Law Firm for that consultation and representation. David Gonzalez has many years of experience helping persons charged with infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies. Facing criminal charges can cause much stress upon you and the ones you love. Contact Criminal Defense Attorney David Gonzalez. His offices are located in Santa Ana and Fullerton. He gets results. 1-877-345-2997.