Prostitution & Loitering in Florida
Fort Myers Sex Crimes and Solicitation
Prostitution is the act or practice of engaging in sex acts for hire. It is illegal to loiter for the purposes of prostitution, to solicit someone for the purpose of prostitution, and to engage in the act of prostitution. Both the person accused of being a prostitute and the person accused of being the client/customer can be prosecuted for this sex crime.
In street prostitution the prostitute solicits customers while waiting at street corners or "walking the street". In escort prostitution, the act takes place at the customer's place of residence or more commonly at his or her hotel room or at the escort's place of residence or in a hotel room rented for the occasion by the escort. The police agencies sometimes get tips or learn through word on the street that prostitution is taking place in local business establishments such as strip clubs, nightclubs, massage parlors, etc. The law enforcement agencies will then set up "sting" operations to try and confirm the prostitution or solicitation act in these business establishments.
Law enforcement sets up sting operations by having female or male police officer walk the streets posing as a prostitute to make arrests for solicitation. Other times they will be driving the car that approaches the alleged prostitute to make arrests for loitering. They may also pose as a customer looking for a little extra at the local massage parlor. Sting operations are taking place all the time and you or someone you know may have gotten caught as a result.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Myers
If you have been arrested on prostitution, solicitation or on any other sex crimes charge in Fort Myers Florida, The Law Office of Scott T. Moorey is prepared to vigorously defend you against these serious charges.
These are extremely serious matters that the District Attorney’s office never takes lightly... neither should you. Call The Law Firm of Scott Moorey or fill out our online contact form today for a free consultation.
