What is the Difference Between “Pimping” and “Pandering”?
“Pimping” and “pandering” are related terms, often associated with illegal activities involving sex work, but they refer to different roles and activities within the context of prostitution and human trafficking. “Human trafficking,” on the other hand, is a broader offense that encompasses various forms of exploitation, including but not limited to sexual exploitation.
Pimping:
- Pimping involves the act of promoting or managing prostitutes for financial gain. A pimp is an individual who organizes and controls the activities of sex workers. Pimps typically arrange clients for sex workers, provide protection, and often take a portion of the earnings generated by the
California Penal Code § 647(a), Lewd Conduct in Public
It a misdemeanor crime to engage in lewd conduct in public, or to solicit someone to do lewd conduct in public under California Penal Code § 647(a). Both crimes have nearly similar elements except for soliciting involves an individual requesting someone else do the lewd conduct instead of the individual performing it directly themselves.
According to CALCRIM 1161, to prove that someone is guilty of lewd conduct in public the prosecution must prove that:
1. The defendant willfully engaged in the touching of their own, or another person’s, genitals or buttocks, or (female) breast.
2. The defendant did so with …
What the District Attorney Does Not Want you to Know about a DUI
You Can Fight a DUI Allegation
The prosecutor and the police would have you believe that a DUI is a cut and dry crime. They want you to believe that the best thing is to rely on the system, give up the rights guaranteed to you by the Constitution and plead guilty. This is simply not true!
The fact is, there are many inappropriate arrests and mistakes are often made. Many people who are accused of DUI can successfully fight it, sometimes without even going to court.
When people come before the court without an attorney, they are at a …
Arraignments within 48 Hours No Exceptions – New AB61 Passes out of Committee.
In California, if a person is arrested on Friday night, or a weekend, they can be held for more than the required 48 hours before they are brought to court. A new law would change this.
Arraignment is a legal proceeding in which a defendant appears before a judge to hear the charges against them and enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. In California, arraignments are typically held within 48 hours of an arrest, although this timeline can vary depending on the circumstances.
During the arraignment, the judge informs the defendant of their constitutional rights, such …
Should I Call 911?
Relationships are complicated. Romantic relationships can be particularly volatile. Partners can say and do regrettable things in the heat of arguments. Unfortunately, there are circumstances that necessitate involving law enforcement.
There can, however, be moments of regret that follow involving law enforcement. Seeing your loved one being arrested following a fight and charged with a serious crime can be traumatic.
During a fight, significant others may call law enforcement for the purpose of diffusing an argument or out of anger. They may not intend for their partner to end up in the criminal justice system. It is not uncommon for …
Restore Gun Rights in California
In California, a felony conviction and certain misdemeanor convictions1 will result in a ban on your ability to have a firearm. A felony conviction will result in a lifetime ban, and a qualifying misdemeanor conviction will result in a 10-year ban. Examples of misdemeanor convictions that will result in a 10-year ban are: assault, battery, threatening school, or public officials, dissuading a witness, domestic violence, criminal threats, and stalking.
Additionally, drug addiction and mental health issues may also impact your ability to have a firearm.
There are two avenues to restoring your gun rights in California. The first is …
The Limitations to Record Clearance, According to an Expungement Attorney
While expungement clears your previous convictions, keep in mind that expunged records are not totally erased or sealed forever. Depending on the state where you live and the reason for the request for disclosure, your expunged criminal records may be disclosed. Here are circumstances when sealed criminal records will be shown again.
Asking for another Expungement
Some states grant an expungement only once. This is why it’s best to try expunging all eligible cases at one time, since you will no longer be eligible for expungements of succeeding convictions. If you apply for another one, the court will see your …