If you’re arrested for solicitation of prostitution in Houston, it often happens fast, feels overwhelming, and comes with the fear of a felony conviction. I regularly represent people—many from out of town—who never expected a hotel meeting to turn into a criminal case. Houston law enforcement relies heavily on prostitution hotel stings, and these cases…
Category: Prostitution
Will I Go to Jail for a First-Time Prostitution Charge in Houston?
If you were recently arrested for prostitution or solicitation in Houston, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is: Will I go to jail for this? The good news is that in Harris County, it’s extremely rare for someone to serve jail time for a first-time prostitution offense. But that doesn’t mean you should…
How Serious Is a First-Time Prostitution Charge in Texas in 2025?
If you’ve been arrested for prostitution for the first time in Texas, you may be wondering just how serious the charge really is. While many people assume that a first offense will be treated leniently, the truth is that even a first-time prostitution charge can carry harsh consequences—both legal and personal. This article breaks down…
What to Do if The Police Contact You About a Prostitution Case
What to do if the police contact you about a prostitution case? Prostitution is illegal in Texas and can be punished harshly. Law enforcement in the Houston area regularly conduct prostitution stings to arrest the buyers and sellers of sex. Most people who are arrested and charged with prostitution are arrested after a police sting…
Do I Have to Register as a Sex Offender if I Have Been Arrested for Prostitution in Texas?
In Texas many sex offenses require sex offender registration after a conviction. Under Texas law, sex offender registration can lead a person’s personal information being accessible on a public website and restrictions on where a person can travel or work. But when do prostitution offenses require sex offender registration? Is it possible to avoid sex…
Online Escorts Stings: What are the risks and potential charges? How do I keep an arrest off of my record?
In the Houston area, law enforcement agencies such as the Houston Police Department regularly run sting operations to arrest suspected prostitutes and buyers of sex. A large percentage of arrests are related to postings on classified ad forums like listcrawler or websites such as eros.com. But how do these stings work? What potential charges is…
Is It Possible to Get a Charge of Solicitation of Prostitution Reduced in Texas?
In 2021, Texas became the first state to make the solicitation of prostitution a felony. By making the penalties for solicitation of prostitution much steeper, the goal is to help reduce sex trafficking. Whether or not creating harsher penalties is a sound strategy or not, many people with no criminal history charged with solicitation of…
Arrested For Prostitution at a Strip Club? Understand Your Rights.
In Houston, arrests for prostitution are very common. Prostitution arrests take place in a variety of settings, including hotel rooms, areas of town known for street prostitution, and strip clubs. Due to the fact that the police typically need to establish the existence of an offer or agreement to exchange money for sexual services, prostitution…
I have been arrested for prostitution in Houston. How can I help my case?
In the Houston area, prostitution arrests are very common. The penalties for prostitution (for the alleged prostitute) or for solicitation of prostitution (for the alleged buyer of sex) can vary drastically. However, whatever the exact charge you are facing, there are certain steps that you can take to help maximize your chance of getting a…
What happens at a first court appearance for a prostitution charge in Houston?
Prostitution and solicitation of prostitution are commonly charged offenses in Houston. The penalties for prostitution vary for the alleged prostitute and the alleged buyer of sex (sometimes known as “john”). But whatever the charge, if you have been arrested for prostitution in Houston, you will have a court date set at 1201 Franklin St, typically…
