Online Solicitation
Criminal Defense: Online Solicitation
Both the state of Pennsylvania and the Federal Government actively investigate and prosecute Internet sex crimes, including online solicitation of a minor. If you have watched NBC Dateline or read recent news reports, you know that law enforcement at the state and federal level devotes significant resources to investigate sex crimes.
Frequently, adults who think they are communicating with consenting adults on the Internet are actually having an online chat with police or FBI employees. These undercover agents mention at some point in the conversation that they are or could be underage arrest anyone suspected of online solicitation. In some instances, people who have no real intention of having sex with a minor are arrested and convicted. In some cases, people who are just curious at first are tempted by police entrapment. Without a skilled defense attorney, they may find themselves in prison.
Many sex crimes carry mandatory minimum criminal sentences, especially federal sex crimes. If you have been charged with a sex crime in Philadelphia or anywhere in Pennsylvania, the experienced criminal defense attorneys at Patrick Artur & Associates can help. We provide a tough defense against state and federal sex crimes charges, including:
- Child pornography: production/dissemination/possession
- Violation of local obscenity ordinances
- Sexual solicitation of a minor or online solicitation
- Sending sexually explicit materials to children
- Sex with a minor
- Rape, sexual assault, criminal sexual conduct
Our attorneys aggressively defend clients charged with a sex crime. Attorney Patrick Artur, the founder of our firm, is an experienced trial lawyer who has won hundreds of criminal jury trials. We know what is at stake in these cases, and will work hard to develop a winning strategy in your case.
Contact Us
To speak with a Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer about online solicitation charges, child pornography charges or another sex crimes charge, contact Patrick Artur & Associates in Philadelphia. To schedule a free consultation, call 215-561-9188, or contact us by e-mail.
