Prostitution Stings are becoming more and more common in Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park and are resulting in numerous people facing Soliciting for Prostitution charges. Recently, Estes Park was the target as five men were given citations after falling prey to the sting operation. Apparently, Loveland Police, Longmont Police, Rocky Mountain National Park Rangers, and the Boulder County DA’s office were all involved in this particular sting operation. Honestly, that seems like a lot of time, money, and resources to result in 5 low level misdemeanor tickets if you ask me.
Larimer County Soliciting for Prostitution Lawyer: Definition of Solicitation 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.
It’s pretty straight forward. Offering to pay someone for sex will get you charged with this crime – especially if it’s a cop on the other end of the messages.
Sentence for Soliciting for Prostitution in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Soliciting for Prostitution is a class 3 misdemeanor. This level misdemeanor is punishable by up to 6 months in the Larimer County Jail and up to $5,000 in fines. This fine is much more most class 3 misdemeanors require ($750 tops usually). There is a special fund – prostitution enforcement cash fund that the fines are deposited into. I guess we now know how they justify involving so many agencies in these small sting operations.
If you or someone you love has been cited for Solicitation, 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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