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…
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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…
Penalties for Prostitution in Texas in 2024
Prostitution has been illegal in Texas since the early 1900s, but prostitution laws in the state continue to evolve and, in many cases, become stricter (notably, Texas became the first state to make a first-time solicitation of prostitution charge a felony). The penalties for prostitution offenses in Texas are all contained in Chapter 43 of…
Undercover Operations: Challenging Prostitution Sting Arrests
Law enforcement in the Houston area regularly run prostitution stings to bring charges against prostitutes and the buyers of sex. Large police agencies like the Houston Police Department have special divisions that focus on running stings in a variety of settings. But what happens when a person is arrested after a prostitution sting? What is…
What happens when a non-citizen is arrested for prostitution in Houston?
Every month, law enforcement officers in Houston make dozens of arrests for prostitution and solicitation of prostitution. Under Texas law, prostitution and solicitation of prostitution are punished differently. But what happens when a person who is undocumented or is not a United States citizen is arrested for prostitution? This article talks about what an undocumented…
How are massage parlor prostitution cases charged in Houston?Â
Under Texas law, prostitution cases involve knowingly offering to pay or receive a fee in exchange for sexual contact. Due to the fact that prostitution cases require proof of such an agreement, most prostitution arrests are made after police stings since the police need recordings of the conversation in most instances. In the Houston area,…
What is the penalty for prostitution in Texas?
Prostitution is illegal everywhere in Texas. Due to the evidence needed to prosecute a prostitution charge, most people who are arrested for prostitution in Texas are arrested after a police undercover sting. Being arrested for prostitution can be highly stressful due to the potential damage to a person’s background and reputation and the possibility of…
How will a prostitution arrest be resolved in Houston?
In Texas, the offense of prostitution requires that prosecutors prove a knowing agreement to exchange money (or something of value) for a prohibited sexual act. As a result, almost all defendants who are arrested for prostitution are arrested after a sting, since it is necessary for the police to prove that such an agreement took…
