This law prohibits the “enticement” of another person for the purposes of prostitution or sexual intercourse. For the purposes of this crime, “entice” means to lure, induce, persuade, tempt, incite, solicit, coax or invite.
Under Massachusetts criminal law, the crime of Enticing Away a Person for Prostitution or Sexual Intercourse is a felony sex offense and may be found at Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 272, Section 2.
Legal Elements of Enticing Away a Person for Prostitution or Sexual Intercourse
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In order to be found guilty of Enticing Away a Person for Prostitution or Sexual Intercourse under Massachusetts criminal law, there must be strong evidence of the following three legal elements:
- the defendant enticed or took away another;
- through fraudulent and deceitful means;
- the defendant did so for the purpose of prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse.
Potential Punishment if Convicted of Enticing Away a Person for Prostitution or Sexual Intercourse in Massachusetts
The potential consequences for Enticing Away a Person for Prostitution or Sexual Intercourse, if convicted, in the Commonwealth may be found at Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 272, Section 2.
A defendant convicted of Enticing Away a Person for Prostitution or Sexual Intercourse shall be sentenced to a term in state prison that does not exceed three years, or in a jail or for not more than one year.
Because Enticing Away a Person for Prostitution or Sexual Intercourse is a sex offense, convicted offenders must also comply with statutory sex offender registration and treatment requirements.
If you have been charged with Enticing Away a Person for Prostitution or Sexual Intercourse in Massachusetts, call (508) 213-9113 to schedule a free consultation with top Massachusetts Sex Crimes Defense Law Firm.
