In Fort Collins and Larimer County, a person can face a Prostitution crime for playing ANY part in Prostitution. It is not just for those who are offering to provide a sex act for money and those who are willing to pay. A man was recently convicted and sentenced for his role in a massage parlor prostitution case. According to the report, the man was convicted of Pimping, Keeping a Place of Prostitution, and Arranging for Prostitution. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, 6 years of probation and hundreds of hours of community service. Apparently, the man was the owner of the massage parlor and through investigation, it was determined that sex acts were being offered through the parlor.
Larimer County Arranging for Prostitution Lawyer: Definition of Soliciting for Prostitution in Colorado
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Soliciting for Prostitution – C.R.S. 18-7-202 – is:
(a) Solicits another for the purpose of prostitution; or
(b) Arranges or offers to arrange a meeting of persons for the purpose of prostitution; or
(c) Directs another to a place knowing such direction is for the purpose of prostitution.
The Arranging for Prostitution is charged under Soliciting for Prostitution under subsection (b). While it wasn’t specifically stated, it’s likely the allegations were that the owner was facilitating the prostitution in his massage parlor, likely in the form of ‘happy endings.’ Soliciting for Prostitution used to be a class 3 misdemeanor, but as of March 1, 2022, this crime became a petty offense.
Keeping a Place of Prostitution in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Keeping a Place of Prostitution – C.R.S. 18-7-204 – is defined as:
(a) Knowingly grants or permits the use of such place for the purpose of prostitution; or
(b) Permits the continued use of such place for the purpose of prostitution after becoming aware of facts or circumstances from which he should reasonably know that the place is being used for purposes of prostitution.
This statute covers two scenarios. One is that the person allows others to use a location for prostitution. Meaning, they knew all along what was going on. The other covers becoming aware of what is going on and then continuing to allow it. For example, say a massage parlor owner has no idea that one masseuse is engaging in ‘happy endings.’ We the owner finds out, they continue to allow the additional sexual service. Either situation would result in a class 2 misdemeanor charge.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a Prostitution crime, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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