In Weld County, a person who exchanges sexual acts or intercourse for money or other goods can be charged with Prostitution. Prostitution is now charged as a petty offense in Colorado, however this does not mean that it should be taken lightly. A conviction has penalties that include fines and time in jail. It is also important to know that Greeley police will often stack charges with a Prostitution charge, which is why it is necessary to hire a top criminal defense attorney. Above all else though, the loss of a marriage and the stigma of Soliciting for Prostitution is the worst consequence. Below, the Prostitution defense attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office will answer these 5 questions to help you when facing a Prostitution charge:
#1. What is the Definition of Prostitution, C.R.S. 18-7-201, in Colorado?
In the State of Colorado, Prostitution, C.R.S. 18-7-201, is defined as:
[/su_quote]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 commits prostitution.[/su_quote]
It is important to note that any sexual act for the exchange of either money or an item of value, can, by itself, have a defendant facing a Prostitution charge. Drugs, alcohol, nice clothing, and even food can be an illegal exchange. There is a fine line between “dating” and engaging in Prostitution.
#2. What is the Difference Between Soliciting a Prostitute, C.R.S. 18-7-202 and Prostitution in Greeley, Colorado?
Simply put, in Greeley it is the actions of the defendant which define the difference between Soliciting a Prostitute, C.R.S. 18-7-202 and Prostitution. When a defendant is charged with Prostitution, they are the person performing or agreeing to perform the sexual act. In Solicitation of a Prostitute, the defendant is the buyer, trying to arrange or arranging to pay someone else for a sexual act.
#3. What is the Difference Between an Escort and a Prostitute in Weld County?
Escorts and Prostitutes are often confused as the same thing in Weld County; however, they are very different. Being and Escort in Colorado is legal while being a Prostitute could land you in jail with a criminal charge. The difference between the two is simply that an Escort is being paid to simply spend time with another person; if there are sexual acts involved with the exchange of money or something else, then it is Prostitution and can be criminally charged. While many people claim to be escorts, this profession has a common reputation for being aligned with sexual services for payment.
#4. What is the Punishment for Prostitution in Evans and Windsor, Colorado?
In Evans and Windsor, Colorado, the sentence for Prostitution is a petty offense with penalties of 10 days in the Weld County Jail and up to $300 in fines. However, like mentioned above, the Weld County Sheriffs and Greeley Police often stack criminal charges related to Prostitution. Therefore, you need an aggressive criminal defense attorney fighting for your case, to save your reputation and future.
#5. What are Sex Crime Charges Related to a Prostitution Charge in Weld County?
The charges that are commonly related or even sometimes confused as Prostitution in Weld County are:
- Soliciting for Prostitution – C.R.S. 18-7-202
- Pandering – C.R.S. 18-7-203
- Keeping a Place of Prostitution – C.R.S. 18-7-204
- Patronizing a Prostitute – C.R.S. 18-7-205
- Pimping – C.R.S. 18-7206
It is also important to note that these charges can also involve a minor, with much more severe penalties. If you are facing a Solicitation of a Child for Prostitution, C.R.S. 18-7-402, remain silent and contact our defense lawyers right away. Extreme penalties exist for any sex acts involving persons under 18 years of age, regardless of what the child says their age is.
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and your only hope is to have a top Prostitution attorney who can fight for the best outcome in your case. The attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office have over 30 years of experience and want to help you.