Expert: Michael Troy - 7/11/2007

Question
If someone is charged with prostitution or solicitation of prostitution is there a difference between the required evidence by the police if there is a male soliciting from a prostitute or a prostitute soliciting from a male?  Do they have to record a male soliciting and not a female prostitute soliciting from a male?  Hope you can understand my question.  I was told by someone that the police are only required to record a male soliciting.

Answer
Hi Michele,

Generally speaking, the equal protection clause prevents discrimination based on sex when interpreting or enforcing laws.  Solicitation of a prostitute should require the same standard regardless of the sex of the alleged solicitor or target.

I hope this helps!
- Mike