Colorado Prostitution Related Crimes
Prostitution – An actor offering or agreeing to perform a sexual act with any person who is not that actor’s spouse in exchange for money or other things of value (Section 18-7-201 (1), C.R.S.)
– Class 3 misdemeanor 0 to 6 months Not applicable No No
Prostitution with knowledge of being infected with AIDS – An actor, who has tested positive for HIV, offering or agreeing to perform a sexual act with any person who is not that actor’s spouse in exchange for money or other things of value (Section 18-7-201.7 (1), C.R.S.)
– Class 5 felony 1 to 3 years 2 to 6 years No No
Soliciting for prostitution – Soliciting another, arranging or offering to arrange a meeting of persons, or directing another to a place for the purpose of prostitution (Section 18-7-202 (1), C.R.S.)
– Class 3 misdemeanor 0 to 6 months Not applicable No No
Pandering – Knowingly arranging or offering to arrange a situation in which a person may practice prostitution (Section 18-7-203 (1)(b), C.R.S.)
– Class 3 misdemeanor
Inducing a person by menacing or criminal intimidation to commit prostitution (Section 18-7-203 (1)(a), C.R.S.)
– Class 5 felony
Keeping a place of prostitution – Having or exercising control over the use of any place which offers seclusion or shelter for the practice of prostitution and performing any one or more of the following: – knowingly granting or permitting the use of such place for the purpose of – prostitution; or – permitting the continued use of such place for the purpose of prostitution after becoming aware of facts or circumstances from which a reasonable individual would know that the place is being used for purposes of prostitution (Section 18-7-204, C.R.S.)
– Class 2 misdemeanor 3 to 12 months
Patronizing a prostitute – Engaging in a sexual act with a prostitute; or entering or remaining in a place of prostitution with intent to engage in a sexual act (Section 18-7-205 (1), C.R.S.)
– Class 1 petty offense
The third (or higher) conviction for engaging in a sexual act with a prostitute; orentering or remaining in a place of prostitution with intent to engage in a sexual act (Section 18-7-205 (1), C.R.S.
– Class 1 misdemeanor
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Other Articles of Interest:
- Colorado State Sex Crimes Criminal Defense Issues
- Indeterminate Sentence for Sex Offenders (18-1.3-1004)
- Indeterminate Sentence for Sex Offenders (18-1.3-1004) 2012 Revision
- Perjury in the second degree 18-8-503 (2)
- Colorado Juvenile Criminal Delinquency Defense Law and Issues – How Is It Different
