Category: Sex Crimes

Soliciting is the act of entreating, commanding, or trying to persuade someone by letter, phone, or a computerized device or in person. It can happen electronically when an adult uses a device that stores or transmits electronic data. Solicitation qualifies as a sex crime if the intent is to arouse sexual desire in someone. 

Prostitution solicitation is sometimes a felony-level offense. An example is when a defendant is accused of solicitation of a minor – a person below 18 years of age. The severity of the penalties increases as the age of the solicited child reduces.

Getting accused of solicitation of prostitution in Minnesota can lead to serious criminal charges. A conviction can result in harsh penalties, such as significant prison time, hefty fines, and sex offender registration.

The defense of actual innocence is the most common defense to a charge of forcible rape in Minnesota. A strong, verifiable alibi is necessary for this defense to be effective.

Recent changes in Minnesota law have led people to ask, "What is the statute of limitations on rape charges in Minneapolis?" There is no statute of limitations on rape charges in Minnesota.

Bad Samaritan laws impose a duty to help victims of sex trafficking by notifying authorities or by direct intervention, or both.

Generally, people who are convicted of committing a sex crime in Minnesota are sentenced to jail or prison time or hefty fines.

Minnesota's Safe Harbor Law protects child sex trafficking victims from criminal prosecution and allows victims to come forward and testify against perpetrators without fear of criminal reprisal.

Parents are presented with a new concern as minors take part in sexting, the act of sharing sexually explicit texts or images.