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Several people, regardless of whether or not they have ever been charged with a crime, are familiar with the phrase "guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."

Ohio treats all prostitution charges, including soliciting prostitution, very seriously. When a person is convicted of these kinds of charges, the consequences can be devastating. That is why it is essential to understand prostitution charges in Ohio and contact a skilled criminal defense attorney to help you move forward.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States, reports that every 68 seconds, an American is a victim of sexual assault.

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the murder rate in Columbus, Ohio, for 2020 was 19.1 persons for every 100,000 residents. For robbery, it was 197.1 per 100,000, and for aggravated assault, 249.9 per 100,000. If you owned a vehicle, you had a 240.7-in-100,000 chance of having it stolen.

In Ohio, the age of consent is 16 years. Under state laws, it is unlawful for an adult to engage in sexual activity with someone younger than 16, even if the sex is consensual. As such, a person may be arrested for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, even if their sexual partner claimed to be an adult.

“Consent” is a term that’s used quite frequently when discussing sexual activity, and it’s essential everyone has a clear idea of what this means—and what it doesn’t. Many people falsely believe that crimes like sexual assault or rape are committed by strangers, but the truth is that most victims know their assailants and are in a familiar place.

According to a study done by the U.S. Department of Justice, 95 percent of statutory rape victims are female, and three out of every five victims are the age of 14 or 15. Three out of every ten statutory rape offenders are boyfriends or girlfriends, and six out of ten are acquaintances.

Not everyone charged with a crime in Ohio ends up serving time in jail or prison, especially if it’s a first-offense that is non-violent or involves addiction to drugs or alcohol.

If you are facing charges for solicitation of a minor – also known as “importuning” in Ohio – your freedom is on the line. In addition to facing the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence, you may also be required to register as a sex offender.

Whether you were arrested for possession, charged with a sex crime, or drug trafficking, a criminal record can cause secondary consequences. How can you manage them?