Attorney At Law Robert  Kurtz  is a  Tennessee  federal crimes defense lawyer  who defends those  that have been charged with criminal charges, as well as other Personal Injury DUI Defense cases, across the State of Tennessee.  We serve the following cities and counties, including but not limited to:  • Alcoa • Anderson County • Athens •  Blount County • Bradley County • Campbell County  •  Chattanooga • Claiborne County • Cleveland • Clinton • Cocke County • Cookeville • Crossville • Cumberland County • Dandridge •  Englewood • Etowah • Gatlinburg • Grainger County • Greene County • Greeneville •  Hamblen County • Hamilton County • Hancock County • Harriman • Hawkins County • Jefferson City • Jefferson County • Johnson City •  Knoxville • Knox County • Lenoir City • Loudon County • Madisonville • Marion County • Maryville • Maynardville • McMinn County • Meigs County • Monroe County• Morgan County • Morristown • New Market • Newport • New Tazewell • Oak Ridge • Oliver Springs • Overton County • Pigeon Forge • Polk County • Putnam County • Rhea County • Roane County • Rutledge • Scott County • Sequatchie County • Sevier County • Sevierville • Sullivan County • Sweetwater • Tazewell •  Tellico Plains • Unicoi County • Union County • Vonore • Wartburg • Washington County

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Robert R. Kurtz

Knoxville, TN Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

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PROSTITUTION


Prostitution charges have historically been considered to be violations of state law, and with few exceptions, are not prosecuted at the federal level.  In recent times, however, federal prosecutors have begun prosecuting certain prostitution offenses under certain circumstances.  


18 U.S.C. § 1952, commonly referred to as the Travel Act, is a provision under Federal racketeering law, that criminalizes traveling in interstate commerce to promote, manage, establish, carry on or facilitate an unlawful activity, specifically, prostitution.  These types of charges are most commonly seen in organized crime cases and in massage parlor cases.  Aperson convicted of violating the Travel Act can be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison.


Federal prosecutors and federal law enforcement also prosecute prostitution cases under 18 U.S.C. § 2421, commonly known as the Mann Act.  Under this law, it is illegal to knowingly transport nay individual in interstate commerce for the purpose of engaging in prostitution.  A violation of the Mann Act can result in a term of imprisonment of up to 10 years.      


In these types of cases in federal court, it is very common to see multiple count indictments that also contain money laundering allegations pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1956.  Money laundering allegations are included because the government is alleging that any property or currency derived from illegal activities, such as prostitution, are subject to seizure and forfeiture.  


Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Knoxville, TN


Knoxville criminal defense attorney Robert R. Kurtz has represented a multiple clients accused of federal sexual offenses.  Mr. Kurtz has represented businesses and individuals accused of large scale prostitution operations operating across state lines. Robert R. Kurtz is an experienced federal criminal defense attorney who has the knowledge and skill to represent individuals accused of federal sex crimes in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Greeneville, Tennessee.