Colorado Prostitution FAQ #1: What are the Criminal Prostitution Charges in Fort Collins and Loveland?
There are two different sections related to Prostitution in Colorado – Adult Prostitution and Child Prostitution. Here is the list of Adult Prostitution charges one can be charged with in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park:
- Prostitution – C.R.S. 18-7-201
- 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
- Prostitution Making Display – C.R.S. 18-7-207
Here is the list of Child Prostitution charges in Colorado:
- Soliciting for Child Prostitution – C.R.S. 18-7-402
- Pandering of a Child – C.R.S. 18-7-403
- Procurement of a Child – C.R.S. 18-7-403.5
- Keeping a Place of Child Prostitution – C.R.S. 18-7-404
- Pimping of a Child – C.R.S. 18-7-405
- Inducement of Child Prostitution – C.R.S. 18-7-405.5
- Patronizing a Prostituted Child – C.R.S. 18-7-406
Larimer County Prostitution FAQ #2: Is Escorting Legal in Fort Collins, Colorado?
Yes, in Fort Collins and Larimer County, Escorting is legal. Escort, defined under C.R.S. 29-11.8-103, means:
This means, with a valid license, a person can take payment for spending time with another. However, if sex is involved, it becomes Prostitution, which is illegal.
Prostitution FAQ #3: What is the Penalty for Soliciting Prostitution in Colorado?
Probably, the most common charge we see related to Prostitution is Soliciting for Prostitution. These cases are often the result of a Prostitution Sting led by Fort Collins Police or Larimer County Sheriff. An undercover officer is pretending to be a prostitute online and set up a day and time to meet and exchange sex for money. Instead of meeting the prostitute, the person is met with law enforcement and arrested. Soliciting for Prostitution is a petty offense. This level offense is punishable by up to 10 days in the Larimer County Jail and up to $300 in fines.
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 from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. We also practice in Greeley and Weld County. Click HERE to visit our Weld County website. Together, we can protect your future.
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