There are many different Prostitution related crimes in Fort Collins and Larimer County. In many Prostitution cases, there are two different sides to be charged – the person prostituting themselves and the person paying for the prostitution. The person charging for the sex would likely be charged with Prostitution and the person paying for the sex would likely be facing Solicitation and Patronizing a Prostitute. However, one state is pushing to decriminalize one side of this transaction – the prostituting side. According to a news report, another state’s senator is presenting a bill that would basically legalize prostitution. Instead of criminally charging someone for prostituting themselves, they would approach it from a health care and mental health standpoint. Every other aspect of prostitution – soliciting, patronizing, pimping, etc. would still be illegal. Who knows, maybe if one state successfully passes it, others will follow suit?
Larimer County Prostitution Lawyer: Definition of Prostituting in Colorado
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Prostitution – C.R.S. 18-7-201 – is:
Pretty straightforward, but it’s basically trading sex or some sort of sexual contact for money.
Sentence for Prostituting in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Prostituting is a class 3 misdemeanor. This level misdemeanor is punishable by up to 6 months in the Larimer County Jail and up to $750 in fines.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a Prostitution related 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 your free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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