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If you’ve been accused of pandering in Coweta County, time is not on your side. At J. Ryan Brown Law, we provide smart, focused legal defense for individuals charged with sex-related crimes—including pandering under O.C.G.A. § 16-6-12. We understand the law, the stigma surrounding the charge, and how to build a defense that gives you a fighting chance.
According to Georgia Code § 16-6-12 (2024), a person commits pandering when they:
In simpler terms, you can be charged with pandering whether you are the person making the request, arranging the meeting, or acting as a go-between. The actual act of prostitution does not need to occur—the crime is in the solicitation or arrangement itself.
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The law applies to a wide range of scenarios. You may be charged with pandering if you are alleged to have:
Georgia courts have interpreted pandering broadly. In Kea v. State, the Georgia Court of Appeals upheld a pandering conviction where a man offered employment in exchange for sex. The court found that even without money changing hands, the offer of a job in exchange for sexual activity was sufficient to satisfy the legal definition of solicitation under O.C.G.A. § 16-6-12.
This case makes one thing clear: anything of value offered in exchange for sex—whether money, employment, or opportunity—can meet the legal threshold for pandering.
In most cases, pandering is classified as a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, which can carry:
If the offense involves minors, individuals convicted of pandering will be required to register as a sex offender, which brings lifelong consequences and public listing on state and federal databases.
If the offense occurs within 1,000 feet of a school, place of worship, or playground used by minors under 17, the court must impose an additional $2,500 fine under Georgia’s enhanced proximity penalty provisions.
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To secure a conviction for pandering, the State must show that:
Importantly, the act of prostitution does not need to take place. The mere offer, solicitation, or facilitation is enough for the charge to stick.
At J. Ryan Brown Law, we build defenses based on the facts, the context, and the law. Every detail matters—what was said, how it was said, who initiated the communication, and whether the prosecution can prove criminal intent.
Common defense strategies include:
If there was no offer made or no discussion of sexual activity in exchange for money or a benefit, there may be grounds for dismissal.
In some cases, a statement or conversation may be misinterpreted. We examine text messages, recordings, and witness statements to identify whether there was a mutual misunderstanding rather than a criminal solicitation.
If law enforcement pressured, persuaded, or manipulated you into making a solicitation you would not have otherwise made, we may raise the defense of entrapment—especially in sting operations.
If you’re accused of assembling people for the purpose of being solicited, we may challenge whether there is any credible evidence that prostitution was the intent or outcome of the meeting.
A pandering charge—especially one that makes it to the sex offender registry—can impact:
It can also have a devastating effect on your personal life, relationships, and reputation—even if you are never convicted.
At J. Ryan Brown Law, we understand the weight of a pandering accusation and the damage it can do—even before the case is resolved. We don’t just show up and plead—we investigate, build defenses, file motions, and, if necessary, go to trial.
Our defense team has experience with:
We provide honest advice, aggressive representation, and an unwavering commitment to your defense.
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If you’ve been charged with pandering in Newnan or Coweta County, the consequences are too severe to face alone. From mandatory jail time to sex offender registration and public shaming, the damage can be permanent—unless you act quickly.
