Being charged with a prostitution-related offense is more than just a legal issue—it is a personal and professional crisis. Whether the charge involves solicitation, brokering, or an undercover sting, the consequences can be lasting and public. Your reputation, your career, and even your family life may be at risk. That is why having a Greenville prostitution lawyer with courtroom experience and discretion matters.
Based in Greenville, servicing South Carolina and beyond, Ellis Hinton, LLC, brings rare insight into how these cases are prosecuted—and how to defend them. Our lead defense attorney has served as both a federal and state prosecutor. We know the tactics law enforcement uses, and we know how to counter them in court. If you have been charged, we are ready to support you with confidence, clarity, and a proven legal strategy.
South Carolina law broadly criminalizes any form of prostitution or solicitation. You do not have to exchange money or complete an act to be charged—simply offering or agreeing to engage in sexual activity for compensation can lead to arrest. This includes street-level interactions as well as online communications or undercover operations.
Prostitution charges may seem straightforward, but they are often built on shaky evidence, such as vague surveillance reports, informant testimony, or statements made as a result of entrapment. We do not take the arresting officer’s word as the final truth. When you work with us, our Greenville attorneys analyze every part of your prostitution case, from how the investigation was conducted to whether law enforcement violated your rights during your arrest. In many of these cases, the question is not just whether something happened but how law enforcement pushed it to happen.
At Ellis Hinton, we know that even a first-time prostitution charge can carry heavy consequences: jail, fines, mandatory registration, and a permanent criminal record. Our attorneys also know how to defend our Greenville clients against prostitution charges—because we have prosecuted such cases ourselves.
We start with a complete case review. If there are gaps in surveillance, missing warrants, or questionable conduct by police, we will challenge those issues. If the charges stem from a misunderstanding or a setup, we will bring out the truth. Our goal is to secure the best possible outcome—dismissal, reduced charges, or acquittal.
Not every case needs to go to trial, but when it does, you want a lawyer who has stood before a jury in serious felony cases and won. We do not bluff. We prepare. That trial-readiness gives our clients an edge in negotiations and courtroom outcomes.
Prostitution charges carry a social stigma that few other misdemeanors or felonies bring, meaning you need an elite defense to maintain your reputation around Greenville and beyond. This is not just about avoiding jail—it is about protecting your name, your privacy, and your future. We limit the number of clients we take because we believe serious defense requires serious focus.
At Ellis Hinton, you will work directly with your attorney. We do not hand cases off to junior associates or staff. Every conversation is confidential. Every move is strategic. If your case involves online records, business ownership, or potential federal issues, we are ready to handle those angles, too.
If you have been charged with prostitution, do not wait for your first court date to seek help. The earlier you hire a Greenville prostitution lawyer, the stronger your defense can be.
Contact Ellis Hinton, LLC, now to schedule a confidential consultation. Together, we can protect your rights, your reputation, and your future—starting today.
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