Prostitution Prohibited & Soliciting for Prostitution, Greeley Sting Lawyer

Typically charged after a successful sting operation, Greeley police will charge anyone for Prostitution or Soliciting Prostitution. When a person agrees with or proposes the selling of sexual favors, or receiving sexual favors for money or something of value they can be charged with these crimes. It is common for Greeley cops to arrange a sting, where a female officer poses as a prostitute along a busy street.  Another popular sting is to create false BackPage ads to entice people into calling about sex for money. Luckily, if you've been charged for Prostitution or Soliciting for Prostitution, it is not considered a sex offense.  This means, if convicted, it wouldn't be necessary to complete a sex offender treatment program like with many sex crimes.

What is Prostitution (Prohibited) in Weld County?

In Weld County, when someone has been accused of Prostitution, C.R.S. 18-7-201, they refer to this definition:

Any person who performs or offers or agrees to perform any act of sexual intercourse, fellatio, cunnilingus, masturbation, or anal intercourse with any person not his spouse in exchange for money or other thing of value.

What is Solicitation for Prostitution in Boulder County?

In Boulder County, Boulder and Longmont police follow the Colorado law definition of Solicitation for Prostitution, C.R.S. 18-7-202, which is as follows:

A person commits Soliciting for Prostitution if he:

  1. Solicits another for the purpose of prostitution; or
  2. Arranges or offers to arrange a meeting of persons for the purpose of prostitution; or
  3. Directs another to a place knowing such direction is for the purpose of prostitution.

Basically, if someone is accused of this crime, they are alleged to asked for sex or have set up a "customer" with a prostitute. If someone is accused of Prostitution,they are alleged to have performed a sexual act or favor for some sort of payment.

How is Prostitution and Solicitation Charged in Boulder County?

In Boulder County, Prostitution and Solicitation are both class 3 misdemeanor crimes. However, if charged for Prostitution, the accused faces between a $750 and $50 fine, and up to 6 months in Boulder County Jail. But, if accused of Solicitation, they will face a fine up to $5,000, in addition to up to 6 months in Jail. A charge of Solicitation is more financially steep than a charge for Prostitution.

Defenses to Charges of Prostitution in Eaton and Evans

In Evans and Eaton, Colorado, there are a variety of possible defenses our attorneys know to consider when dealing with a Prostitution case. When Eaton police conduct a "sting," our attorneys think carefully about Entrapment as an argument. But Colorado police tend to be  careful to avoid this scapegoat for those accused. Another argument they will contemplate is if the Evans police have insufficient evidence, or how well they can prove that an agreement was reached and paid for. Prostitution can be very difficult to prove for the prosecution, and many cases end in a lesser charge or dismissal for the accused.

FACING A PROSTITUTION OR SOLICITATION IN GREELEY, BOULDER OR WELD COUNTY?

Be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and call the experienced Prostitution and Solicitation attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office.

Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to meet with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Weld County, Boulder and the Greeley area for a free consultation.

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