Under Florida Statute In simpler terms, it is engaging in sex for money. Florida criminalizes eight separate acts related to prostitution. These eight acts are:. The penalties for Prostitution depend whether it is the prostitute or the customer being prosecuted and whether that person has prior prostitution related convictions. The crime of Prostitution with no prior prostitution convictions is a Second Degree Misdemeanor in Florida. If convicted of Prostitution with no prior prostitution convictions, a judge can impose any combination of the following penalties:.
The crime of Prostitution with a prior prostitution conviction is a First Degree Misdemeanor in Florida. If convicted of Prostitution with a prior prostitution conviction, a judge can impose any combination of the following penalties:.
If convicted of Prostitution with two or more prostitution convictions, a judge can impose any combination of the following penalties:. In addition to these mandatory penalties that must be imposed in every case, a judge can also impose the following penalties:. The crime of Prostitution with no prior prostitution related convictions is a First Degree Misdemeanor in Florida. If convicted of Prostitution with no prior prostitution related convictions, a judge can impose any combination of the following penalties:.
If convicted of Prostitution with a prior prostitution related conviction, a judge is required to impose a minimum jail sentence of 10 days in jail and can also impose any combination of the following penalties:. If convicted of Prostitution with two more prior prostitution related convictions, a judge is required to impose a minimum jail sentence of 10 days in jail and can also impose any combination of the following penalties:.
In addition to the general pretrial and trial defenses that can be raised in any criminal case, the primary defense to the crime of Prostitution is to assert that consensual sex without the expectation of compensation occurred. If you have been arrested or charged with a Prostitution related crime in Orlando or the Central Florida area, please contact Criminal Defense Lawyer Richard Hornsby today. The initial consultation is free and I am always available to advise you on the proper course of action that can be taken.
