New York City Prostitution Crimes

At the Law Office of Howard Weiner, we aggressively defend our clients who have been accused of prostitution offenses in New York City.  A conviction for a prostitution related crime can have a lasting impact on the rest of your life.  If you have been arrested for a prostitution related crime in New York, you should seek the counsel of experienced criminal defense attorneys.

Enforcement of New York Prostitution Laws:

  • Undercover Sting Operations – Police officers, wearing provocative clothes and posing as prostitutes lure unsuspecting customers from street corners into a hotel room, only to be arrested for prostitution.
  • Targeting Prostitution Rings — Police officers pose as customers looking for paid sex.  Police will arrest prostitutes in massage parlors or from an escort agency upon determining the true nature of the organization.
  • Online Prostitution — Many websites posing as escort agencies or legitimate massage parlors actually are offering sexual services to their clients.  Pretending to be prospective clients, law enforcement officers are able to distinguish the legal from the illegal and make prostitution arrests.  Internet personal sites such as Craigslist.org have been the target of sting operations across the country.

New York Prostitution Definitions:

Solicitation – Also known as Solicitation for Prostitution, the act of directing or asking someone to exchange money for sexual

Prostitution – The act of exchanging money for sexual activity

Pandering – The crime committed by a “pimp”

Penalties for solicitation and prostitution include:

  • Community Service
  • County Jail
  • Probation
  • AIDS Testing
  • Fines
  • Court-enforced counseling
  • Loss of employment for those with licenses or government / security clearances

New York Prostitution Defense

In order for a prosecutor to successfully convict a defendant of prostitution he must prove that the defendant solicited for an act of prostitution, agreed to engage in an act of prostitution or did engage in an act of prostitution.  The defense of a prostitution charge will depend on the evidence that is available.