PL 230.00 · Article 230
Prostitution
Prostitution alleges that a person engaged, agreed or offered to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee. New York law offers pathways such as human-trafficking defenses and vacatur for people who were trafficked.
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- The accused engaged, agreed or offered to engage in sexual conduct with another person.
- It was in return for a fee.
Defenses that commonly apply
- No agreement for a fee was made; entrapment issues in sting operations.
- Human-trafficking victim protections (CPL 440.10(1)(i)).
- The prosecution must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt; gaps in the evidence matter.
- Challenging identification, witness credibility, and the reliability of statements to police.
- Suppression of evidence or statements obtained in violation of constitutional rights.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class B Misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of up to 3 months and a fine of up to Up to $500 or up to twice the gain.
Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.
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