Recently, we shared a blog about a child prostitution sting in Blaine that netted 22 arrests, and we discussed how these cases are typically very hard for defendants to win. In that story, we discussed how officers posed as an underage juvenile in order to get the men to commit to the act, but how […]
Minnesota Police Arrest 22 In Child Prostitution Sting
The Blaine Police Department arrested 22 individuals who they say attempted to have sexual contact with a child during a two-day sting operation. According to details of the sting, which focused on “identifying and arresting individuals attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor in exchange for payment,” officers posing as an underage juvenile […]
New Prostitution Law Now In Effect In Minnesota
We’ve talked about prostitution-related charges on our blog in the past, and while we have some mixed feelings about the current laws and penalties pertaining to two consenting adults, the matter is completely different when it involves minors. Minnesota lawmakers agreed, having recently increased the penalties for prostitution-related crimes involving minors. We take a closer […]
The Massive Cost Of A First-Time Prostitution Charge In Minnesota
In recent years, lawmakers have significantly increased the monetary penalties for soliciting a prostitute. Currently, someone caught soliciting a prostitute for the first time can expect to pay thousands of dollars in fines and penalties, and the fact of the matter is that these penalties are exploitative and almost extortion in and of itself. Most […]
Lawyer Breaks Down What’s Next For Minnesota State Senator Caught Soliciting A Minor
A Minnesota State Senator who was arrested last week for attempting to solicit a minor has officially been charged by federal prosecutors for his actions. Sen. Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, was arrested last Monday after allegedly trying to meet up with a 17-year-old girl for sex. The “girl” he was messaging was actually a law […]
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