Solicitation of a minor for sexual purposes occurs when an adult contacts a person under 16 years old with the intent of engaging in a sexual act with the minor.

• A 40 year old man uses instant messenger to get a 13 year old girl to meet with him to have sex.

• An 18 year old boy asks his 15 year old girlfriend to have sex with him.

• Up to 4 years in prison and/or $4,000

What Defenses Are There?

Jury Instruction

• The defendant is charged with solicitation of a minor for immoral purposes. To prove this charge the prosecutor must prove each of the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

• First, the defendant accosted, solicited or enticed a child.

• Second, the child was under 16 years of age, or the defendant believe the child was under 16 years of age. 

• Third, the defendant intended to induce or force that child or individual to commit an immoral act, to submit to an act of sexual intercourse or an act of gross indecency, or to any other act of depravity or delinquency. 

Why Hire the Ambrose Law Group for your Case?

We are Michigan Criminal Defense lawyers located in Walled Lake, Troy, Berkley, Roseville, and Oxford. We offer FREE case evaluations, and will give you personalized advice and information so that you know what you are up against and understand what defenses you have. We have the experience, the knowledge, and the resources to protect you.

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We engage in full discovery in every case. We can’t advise you on the best course of action in your case until we know everything about it. When we are hired, we immediately demand the police reports, all video and audio recordings, and booking videos before the police have an opportunity to destroy them. Only after having reviewed the police reports and videos can we advise you on how to best resolve your case.

You may have defenses that other lawyers will not find for you. You should not simply walk into court and plead guilty without first having your case evaluated by a skilled, knowledgeable and trial-tested lawyer. Not all cases are defendable, but all situations are explainable. It only makes sense to know all of your options before making a decision that will affect the rest of your life.

Related Topics

• Internet Stalking

• Use of the Internet to Commit a Crime

• Computer Fraud

• Solicitation of a Minor

• Identity Theft