Phoenix Luring Defense Attorney

In Arizona, the crime of luring involves two parts: First, the use of electronic communication (such as an Internet chat room) to share inappropriate material with a minor (such as pornographic images); and then, soliciting sexual conduct with the minor.

Aggravated luring of a minor for sexual exploitation is considered a class 2 felony in Arizona. If convicted, individuals may face large fines, probation, a mandatory minimum prison time, and mandatory sex offender registration.

The Law Offices of Howard A. Snader, LLC defends clients in Scottsdale and throughout the region who have been charged with luring a minor for sexual exploitation. If you are facing criminal charges, don't delay. These are serious charges that call for serious criminal defense. Contact a Phoenix luring defense lawyer today.

Understanding Your Legal Options

"To Catch a Predator" is a television program that attempts to confront adult men who have planned to meet with a minor child for a sexual encounter. In this program, a decoy takes on the identity of a minor child, begins chatting online with an adult male, and lures the adult male to his or her house. When the adult male arrives, he is confronted by the show's host, and upon leaving is arrested by law enforcement officers who are waiting.

Although in this situation a conviction may seem hard to avoid, an experienced criminal defense lawyer can step in, analyze the situation, and identify the most effective way of challenging the charges.

Attorney Howard A. Snader is a certified family law specialist with more than 15 years of criminal law experience. He is skilled at investigating the details of a case, analyzing electronic data, and looking for mistakes made by the prosecutors and police officers involved. He will also work to determine if a lack of evidence establishes a lack of intent to commit the sex crime.

Contact an Arizona Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer

The clock is ticking. If you have been charged with luring a minor for sexual exploitation, contact the Phoenix, Arizona, Law Offices of Howard A. Snader, LLC as soon as possible. Attorney Howard Snader represents people throughout Maricopa County, Yavapai County, La Paz County, Mohave County, and Pinal County.