Category Archives: Prostitution
Is Prostitution And Solicitation The Same Under Florida Criminal Law?
The days of pimps, johns, and prostitutes conducting business on a seedy street corner are gone, with the online world offering a more private, less risky way to engage in the World’s Oldest Profession. Law enforcement officials have responded by developing new tactics and technology to apprehend those who violate Florida criminal laws on… Read More »
What Robert Kraft Could Face for Recent Arrest on Solicitation Charges in Florida
A Martin County, FL judge recently unsealed video evidence in a high-profile criminal case, representing the latest in the sordid saga that led to solicitation charges for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. According to a March 15, 2019 South Florida Sun-Sentinel article, the evidence had been seized by police in connection with their… Read More »
Felony Charges for Accused in Melbourne, FL Prostitution Sting
On April 21, 2017, a spokesperson representing the Melbourne Police Department announced the arrests of three women on charges involving prostitution, according to a Florida Today report. The trio was apprehended in connection with an ongoing sting operation targeting known prostitutes, which law enforcement officials vowed to continue. The arrests occurred on the northern… Read More »
Jacksonville Massage Parlor Sting Leads to Prostitution Charges
Police in Jacksonville arrested a woman on prostitution and other charges on January 11, 2017, during an undercover sting operation at a local massage parlor. According to a News 4 JAX report, the 70-year-old woman requested $70 up front for an hour long massage, and then offered additional services of a sexual nature for… Read More »
Prostitution Laws in Florida and the Defense of Entrapment
Over the last few years, states nationwide – in particular Florida- have toughened laws against prostitution, in an effort to not only cut down on the illegal practice, but also to curb the practice of sex trafficking which largely goes hand-in-hand with prostitution. The laws are not only going after those who are engaged… Read More »
Defense Of Charges Of Solicitation Or Prostitution
The players in solicitation or prostitution cases include the one soliciting, the one offering and, most typically, the undercover agent participating in the sting operation. Charges of this type damage your reputation and relationships. No one is immune to prosecution, from vacationers to public officials. If you have been caught in a sting operation… Read More »