OC Sting Operation Results in Arrest of Suspected Pimp

H.M., 29, was arrested by Orange County authorities after an undercover operation was conducted on a suspected prostitution ring. According to prosecutors, H.M. posted advertisements for three women on a prostitution website. Authorities contacted H.M. through the website and posed as a potential client. An undercover officer arranged to meet all three women in a Santa Ana motel. H.M. set up the meeting in early March. The three of the women, aged 20 through 40, were offered to the "John" to provide sex for money. One of the women was reportedly forced by her pimp to go to the meeting against her will.

Officers waited nearby while the three women met with the undercover officer. Authorities collected evidence against the alleged pimp and prepared to take him into custody. H.M. arrived at the motel later on to collect money from the women and was subsequently arrested. He has been charged with seven felony counts for human trafficking, pandering by procuring and pimping. If he is convicted of the charges against him he could receive a sentence of up to 28 years in prison as well as fines and other penalties. Charged with a sex crime? Talk to a criminal defense lawyer immediately to make sure your rights are protected!

About California Sex Crime Charges

Sex offense allegations alone can cause damage to your personal and professional reputation. A criminal conviction can mean severe penalties including lengthy incarceration, thousands in fines, probation, community service and mandatory registry on the national sex offender list. If you have been charged with prostitution, pandering, solicitation, indecent exposure, sexual assault, rape, child pornography or other sex crime then you need a skilled defender representing you now.

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Contact The Law Office of Barney B. Gibbs today to find out what an experienced defense lawyer may be able to do to fight the charges against you. Attorney Gibbs has experience solely in the field of criminal defense and that experience is put to effective use when it comes to constructing a defense strategy aimed at getting the charges against his client reduced or dismissed. Being charged with a crime, especially a sex offense, can be frightening. The dedicated legal team at the firm understands what their client is going through and does everything possible to get a positive result.