Law enforcement in the Greater Houston area regularly operate “sting” operations to catch those suspected of engaging in prostitution. Most sting operations focus on arresting the alleged buyers of sex (also known as “johns”). If you have been caught in a prostitution sting and have been accused of attempting to purchase sex, it is common…
Category: Prostitution
How serious is a first-time arrest for solicitation of prostitution?
Prostitution is illegal in Texas and solicitation of prostitution is a frequently charged criminal offense. Although a first-time arrest for solicitation of prostitution is unlikely to result in jail time, the potential punishment and secondary consequences of a prostitution arrest can be severe and leave a permanent mark on your criminal history and reputation. Fortunately,…
What is the P180 Program for Houston Prostitution Arrests?
The enforcement and prosecution of prostitution cases is in flux in Harris County and Texas. This is largely due to pressure to combat human trafficking associated with the sex industry that has led to disparate approaches on State and county levels. On the one hand, the penalties for prostitution have become more severe. Last year,…
Have you been cited and released for prostitution?
There are reports lately of people being cited and released by the Houston Police Department and other agencies for prostitution. Historically, if you were arrested for prostitution as a result of a sting you would be arrested and processed immediately. This meant that you would be taken to jail and appear before a magistrate who…
I’ve Been Arrested for Prostitution – Now what?
If you’ve been arrested and charged with prostitution you are likely feeling scared and anxious. Although you are unlikely to face jail time after a first-time prostitution arrest, the personal and professional consequences of a prostitution conviction, or even an arrest, can still be severe. Fortunately, there are several ways to keep the arrest off…
Prostitution Stings Are On The Rise In the Houston Area
In the last several months, the Houston police department and other agencies have stepped up efforts to arrest prostitutes, johns, and pimps in multiple stings in the area. In February the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced that three sting operations in the Houston area had resulted in the arrest of 41 alleged perpetrators….
