Prostitution

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Serving Clients Throughout Clark County in Prostitution & Solicitation Charges

Prostitution, defined as the exchange of sexual services for money or goods, is a criminal act that carries significant penalties under Nevada law. Prostitution does not need to involve penetration or cash to be considered a crime.

Solicitation is the offering or agreement to engage in prostitution or attempt to prostitute. Even if the exchange does not occur, the act is considered illegal. “Johns” are the alleged customers wanting to avail themselves of the services of a prostitute.

Despite the widespread belief that prostitution is legal statewide, this is a misconception. In reality, the legality of such activities varies across the state’s counties.

If you have been arrested or charged with prostitution or solicitation in Las Vegas, consulting with our knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer at Goodman Law Group is critical. Attorney Goodman can help protect your rights, challenge the prosecution's evidence, negotiate plea bargains, and work towards an optimum outcome for your case.

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Prostitution Is Legal in Nevada, but Not in Las Vegas

Nevada is the only American state that allows legal prostitution, but only within regulated brothels. Prostitution outside these licensed brothels is illegal. Each county in Nevada with a population under 700,000 has the option to license brothels, making them the only place in the U.S. where prostitution is legally operated.

These brothels are mainly found in isolated rural areas. Counties with denser populations outlaw prostitution; this includes Clark County, the home of Las Vegas.

Penalties for Prostitution

Most prostitution arrests are charged as misdemeanors. In a first offense, you face a fine of up to $1,000 or six months of county jail time. Las Vegas courts commonly impose probation instead of jail time.

To prove prostitution, the prosecutor must show beyond a reasonable doubt the following key elements:

Engagement in Sexual Conduct: The defendant engaged in some form of sexual conduct. This doesn't necessarily mean intercourse; it could also include acts such as touching or fondling of sexual parts.
Exchange for Compensation: The sexual conduct was in exchange for a fee, money, or anything of value. The prosecution must establish that an agreement was made to exchange sexual services for compensation.
Intent: The defendant intended to engage in the act of prostitution. This means that they knowingly agreed to provide sexual services for compensation.

Understanding Solicitation

Because solicitation refers to offering or agreeing to engage in prostitution, it is essential to understand that an actual exchange of money or sexual acts doesn't have to occur to be charged. Simply communicating the intention to exchange money for sexual acts could lead to a solicitation charge.

The penalties for solicitation are similar to those for prostitution, including fines, possible jail time, and potentially mandatory community service or educational programs about the risks and social implications of prostitution. In a first prostitution offense, you are usually ordered to take a $450 prostitution education program as your sentence.

Several defenses may be available to those charged with solicitation. These include entrapment, insufficient evidence, or the argument that no solicitation occurred. An experienced Las Vegas prostitution attorney such as Mr. Goodman can evaluate the specifics of your case and determine the most effective defense strategy.

Other Categories Related to Prostitution

Prostitution is a category B felony if the person is infected with HIV. The state prison sentence is two to 10 years and a $10,000 fine.

If prostitution allegedly involves a child, the misdemeanor becomes a category E felony. The penalty is one to four years in state prison and up to a $5,000 fine.

Loitering is a misdemeanor offense that is often related to prostitution and solicitation. It is the act of remaining or lingering in a public place to offer sexual services.

Fight your prostitution or solicitation charges with help from Goodman Law Group. Call (702) 825-7854 today.

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