What is Solicitation of Prostitution?
Solicitation of prostitution is a crime involving a person's agreement to exchange money for sex. This agreement does not have to be explicit. A person's actions can be enough to demonstrate agreement.I Didn't Even Pay the Prostitute, Much Less Have Sex with Her. How Am I Guilty of a Crime?
The crime of solicitation of prostitution occurs at the moment you agree to pay for sex, and take some action to further that agreement. Solicitation is simply encouraging someone to commit a crime. It does not matter if the crime ends up being committed or not. What Sorts of Acts "Further the Agreement"?
Pretty much any act demonstrating a willingness to go through with the agreement is an act of furtherance. Such acts can include: - Withdrawing money from the ATM
- Taking the prostitute to a motel
I Was Propositioned by an Undercover Police Officer. Isn't that Entrapment?
Not necessarily. Police officers can typically do things like offer sex when they are working on prostitution cases without committing entrapment. As long as you demonstrated some desire to commit the crime, it will be difficult to raise the issue of entrapment. What Are the Consequences of Soliciting Prostitution? - You will be guilty of a misdemeanor
- You may have to take an AIDS education class and an AIDS test
- Fines
- Community Service
The extent of the consequences will depend primarily on your state's prevailing laws and your prior record.
Do I Need a Lawyer?
Ifyou are arrested for solicitation of prostitution, you should hire alawyer as soon as possible. A qualified criminal defense lawyer will beable to help you understand the charges against you and any possible defenses you may have. |
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