Texas Prostitution Charge Attorney
The Law Offices of Carl David Ceder, PLLC, has experience in defending individuals charged with all forms of prostitution, the promotion of prostitution, and the solicitation of prostitution. Please call our office today at 214.702.CARL (2275) for a free consultation regarding representation of your charge.
The State of Texas defines prostitution crimes as follows:
Section 43.02 Texas Penal Code. PROSTITUTION
(a) A person commits an offense if he knowingly:
(1) offers to engage, agrees to engage, or engages in sexual conduct for a fee; or
(2) solicits another in a public place to engage with him in sexual conduct for hire.
(b) An offense is established under Subsection (a)(1) whether the actor is to receive or pay a fee. An offense is established under Subsection (a)(2) whether the actor solicits a person to hire him or offers to hire the person solicited.
(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor, unless the actor has previously been convicted one or two times of an offense under this section, in which event it is a Class A misdemeanor. If the actor has previously been convicted three or more times of an offense under this section, the offense is a state jail felony.
Section 43.05 Texas Penal Code. COMPELLING PROSTITUTION
(a) A person commits an offense if he knowingly:
(1) causes another by force, threat, or fraud to commit prostitution; or
(2) causes by any means a person younger than 17 years to commit prostitution.
(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.
Section 43.03 Texas Penal Code. PROMOTION OF PROSTITUTION
(a) A person commits an offense if, acting other than as a prostitute receiving compensation for personally rendered prostitution services, he or she knowingly:
(1) receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement to participate in the proceeds of prostitution; or
(2) solicits another to engage in sexual conduct with another person for compensation.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Prostitution and solicitation of a prostitute can be considered both felonies or misdemeanors in the State of Texas. Prostitution as noted above is defined as any person who receives payment for sexual intercourse or any other sexual act. Although also misdemeanor, it is considered a crime to engage in the hiring of a prostitute to perform sexual acts for payment. If an individual is convicted of prostitution a third time or more, it is considered a state jail felony. It is important to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney who will protect your rights if you, or a loved one, finds yourself faced with any of the above mentioned charges. Contact The Law Offices of Carl David Ceder, PLLC, at 214.702.CARL (2275) today for a free consultation.
