Soliciting for Prostitution and Patronizing a Prostitute are commonly charged prostitution related crimes in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A state trooper recently got in a lot of trouble for his conduct and the results of his actions were widespread. According to the report, the trooper had sex with a prostitute after contacting her online. He did this while on duty and in his uniform. It was not revealed how this interaction came to light, but somehow it did and the trooper was arrested the next day. The bigger issue – 80 DUI cases and about 250 other traffic cases have been dismissed by the DA. Apparently, all the open cases that the trooper was involved in have resulted in dismissals, due to the arrest and subsequent resignation. Can you imagine getting notified that your case was dismissed because the trooper was arrested and now his credibility is in question? I think that likely the fact that he chose to meet with the prostitute while on duty has a lot to do with that decision.
Larimer County Soliciting for Prostitution Lawyer: Definition of Solicitation of a Prostitute 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.
By reaching out online and requesting sexual contact in exchange for payment, the trooper’s actions meet the elements of this crime. Soliciting for prostitution is a petty offense in Colorado.
Patronizing a Prostitute in Loveland and Estes Park: How Patronizing Lead to Case Dismissals
In Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park, Patronizing a Prostitute – C.R.S 18-7-205 – is defined as:
(a) Engages in an act of sexual intercourse or of deviate sexual conduct with a prostitute; or
(b) Enters or remains in a place of prostitution with intent to engage in an act of sexual intercourse or deviate sexual conduct.
The trooper’s conduct of meeting at the motel and engaging in sexual conduct is what would meet the elements of this crime. Patronizing a prostitute is also a petty offense.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a prostitution related crime like Soliciting or Patronizing, 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. Together, we can protect your future.
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