United States of America v. Bradley Andrew Friend, a/k/a Bradley Andrew Schutt

Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with coercion and enticement of a minor in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2422(b).



Under federal law,



coercion and enticement of a minor into prostitution or illegal sexual activity falls under 18 U.S. Code § 2422.

Here's a breakdown of the key aspects:



The offense



18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) specifically addresses the coercion and enticement of minors (under 18 years of age).

It prohibits knowingly persuading, inducing, enticing, or coercing a minor to engage in prostitution or any sexual activity for which a person could be charged with a criminal offense.

This can involve using the mail, internet, phones, or other means of interstate or foreign commerce.

Even an attempt to commit this offense is illegal, according to Mike G Law.



Penalties



Conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to life imprisonment and potential fines.



Elements of the crime



To prove this crime, the prosecution must show the defendant:



Knowingly attempted to persuade or entice an individual.

Used interstate or foreign commerce to do so.

The intended act was an illicit sexual activity for which someone could be charged with a crime.

Believed the individual was under 18.

If the activity had occurred, a participant could have been charged with a criminal offense.



Note: A defendant can be charged even if the individual enticed is not a minor, as long as the defendant intended to entice a minor and took a substantial step.

Bradley Andrew Friend pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor and was sentenced to 200 months in prison followed by fifteen years of supervised release.



Affirmed