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Category Archives: Solicitation

Defending Against Solicitation Charges in Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Prostitution | Solicitation

Facing solicitation charges can be a harrowing experience, particularly in a state like Minnesota, where legal proceedings can be complex and the consequences severe. If you or someone you know has been accused of solicitation in Minnesota, it’s crucial to understand the charges, potential penalties, and available defenses.

What is Solicitation?

Solicitation involves the act of enticing, requesting, or encouraging someone to engage in illegal activities, often of a sexual nature. In Minnesota, solicitation charges typically

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Solicitation in MN Is an Inchoate Crime — So What Does That Mean?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Prostitution | Solicitation

Being arrested for solicitation can be an embarrassing situation, even if the charges are ultimately unfounded. However, to be convicted of this “inchoate crime” requires a few elements to be proven.

If you are ultimately found guilty, then the penalties can have a huge impact on your life and your reputation. For this reason, seeking experienced legal counsel in Minnesota is a great step in ensuring your future.

In the meantime, if you’re unfamiliar with inchoate crimes,

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Who Is affected by Prostitution Laws in Minnesota?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Prostitution | Sex Trafficking | Solicitation

Sex trafficking is a serious crime, with the possibility of several different parties being involved.

In many prostitution cases, the legal line between “victim” and “criminal” is blurry. Some prostitutes claim the job is a choice, some have been forced into the world of sex trafficking, and some are too young to know the difference.

So who is criminalized in Minnesota? Who will be affected when a sex trafficking ring is busted?

Prostitutes. It’s estimated that between

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Understanding Solicitation Charges in Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Prostitution | Sex Crimes | Solicitation

Prostitution is illegal in the United States except for 8 counties in Nevada. And even in those 8 counties, prostitution is only legal inside 28 approved brothels. Outside of those brothels, though, prostitution is against the law. Including here in Minnesota.

So if you allegedly try to seek the services of a prostitute, you can be arrested for the crime of solicitation.

Interestingly, although solicitation most commonly refers to prostitution, you can also be charged with

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With offices in Minneapolis and Stillwater, Minnesota, Keyser Law, P.A. handles cases throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area including:

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

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ANOKA COUNTY

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DAKOTA COUNTY

Apple Valley, Burnsville, Coates, Eagan, Farmington, Hampton, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Miesville, New Trier, Northfield, Randolph, Rosemount, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, Vermillion and West St. Paul.

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