Enticing a Child

What Is Enticing a Child?

A person commits the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes when he or she solicits, entices, or takes any child under the age of 16 years to any place whatsoever for the purpose of child molestation or indecent acts.

Defense Strategies for Enticing a Child Charges

Common defense strategies are built around: challenging the prosecutor to prove criminal intent, and disputing any claims of criminal behavior. Arguing a case of mistaken identity and challenging the veracity of witness claims are other common defenses.

Enticing a Child Punishments

A person convicted of the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 30 years. Any person convicted under this Code section of the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes shall, in addition, be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Section 17-10-6.2.

If the victim is at least 14 but less than 16 years of age and the person convicted of enticing a child for indecent purposes is 18 years of age or younger and is no more than four years older than the victim, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall not be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Section 17-10-6.2.

Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes shall be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court shall impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in Georgia Code Section 42-8-35.

Georgia Law: O.C.G.A. § 16-6-5

Click the following link to see the full law for Enticing a Child in Georgia. The circumstances of your situation may allow your lawyer to fight for dismissal or changing the charge to a lesser offense. Always keep in mind, an arrest is not a conviction.

How to Choose the Right Enticing a Child Lawyer in Georgia

The best lawyer for fighting allegations of Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes is one who has: a good working relationship with local prosecutors, experience with defense strategies for this offense. Additionally, you want to hire a lawyer who can negotiate for your case to be dropped, have charges reduced, or represent you in a jury trial.

Contact a Sex Crimes Lawyer

If you are being investigated for, or charged with Enticing a Child, we recommend calling our law firm as soon as possible. We understand the urgency of the matter, and respond quickly to all calls and online inquiries to hire a criminal defense lawyer. To get control of your situation CALL 678-880-9360 for an appointment with a sex crimes defense lawyer.