Is it soliciting prostitution through text message if there was no agreement?
hi i was texting a women from an ad, and i wanted to know if you should be worried if it is considered soliciting prostitution. No sex was mentioned, no agreement but she mentioned prices per hour but no specifics on what could be done within those hours. After she mentioned hours and prices i stopped texting and did not respond.
I would take the prior posters advice. DO NOT make any statements. This doesn't sound like anything based on what you've posted, but please don't post other facts. Instead consult in person with a local attorney. Most offer free consultations and it would be more helpful.
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Usually police will not arrest for texting. If they ask if you were texting dont talk or admit a thing.
I mean, if your phone was stolen or a girlfriend was playing a prank you could not be guilty of anything right?
I will say text messages are a big part of the prosecutions case when forming whether an agreement has been made. Of course there is no act.
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That's probably not enough for the state to make a prostitution case, but it's very close. I would never do anything like that again. The offense of prostitution is committed the second an agreement is reached--and you were putting everything in writing! If you want to hire a prostitute, go to Vegas where it's legal.
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