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Human Trafficking+ Laws, Charges & Statute of Limitations.

Learn about human trafficking laws, including definitions, types (like sex trafficking), criminal charges, sentencing, and penalties. Understand how statutes of limitations apply, factors affecting sentencing, and legal defenses available to those accused. Get informed about your rights and what to expect if facing human trafficking allegations.

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Human trafficking involves the act of exploiting and controlling another person for profit. Both children and adults can be a victim of human trafficking. Human trafficking is a growing crime. State legislators are trying to create more laws that will address this issue.

Human Trafficking Charges

Anyone who coerces a person into performing labor or sexual acts can be charged with human trafficking. It is important to note that this coercion does not have to be physical. If someone is psychologically manipulated into performing an act, then the other person can be charged with human trafficking.

What Is Sex Trafficking?

Sex trafficking is a type of human trafficking. A pimp/prostitute type of relationship can qualify as sex trafficking. However, one has to be able to prove that the victim was deprived of the individual liberties. A person can be coerced through the act of force, fear and violence. However, if the victim is a minor, then there is no need to prove that the person was deprived of their liberty.

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