Other Prostitution Offenses and Penalties
There are a number of other serious prostitution crimes in North Carolina. Some of them include:
- Solicitation of prostitution. It is a crime to solicit another for prostitution. There only needs to be an agreement to or offer to engage in sexual conduct for money or other consideration. This is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class H felony for any subsequent offense. The sentence for a misdemeanor conviction is similar to that of prostitution. The punishment for a Class H felony is between 4 and 25 months and can include jail time.
- Patronizing a prostitute. A person can be charged with this offense for willfully engaging in vaginal intercourse, sexual act, or sexual conduct with a person who is not his spouse or entering, or remaining in a place of prostitution for the purpose of engaging in one of these acts. A first offense is an A1 misdemeanor with a sentence of between 1 and 150 days. Subsequent offenses would be charged as a Class G felony, and the punishment would be between 8 and 31 months.
- Promoting prostitution. This offense involves willfully advancing or profiting from prostitution. This can include soliciting another person for prostitution, arranging or offering to arrange a meeting of individuals for prostitution, directing a person to a place known for prostitution, and using the Internet—including social media sites—to solicit prostitution. It is also illegal to keep a place of prostitution. For a first offense, this is a Class F felony, and the sentence range is between 10 and 41 months, which can include a prison sentence. If this is a subsequent prostitution charge, the offense is a Class E felony, and the sentence range increases to 15 to 63 months.
- Child prostitution. If a person over 18 years old solicits a minor for prostitution, it is a Class G felony with a sentence of between 8 and 31 months. When an individual patronizes a minor for prostitution, the offense is a Class F felony and upon conviction could face a sentence between 10 and 40 months that may include time in jail or prison. In addition, a person may be required to register on the sex offender registry.
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