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Prostitution is illegal in all Colorado cities, counties and unincorporated areas. People mistakenly believe that prostitution is legal in the Pikes Peak region because police tend not to crack down on sex workers there. Still, police will investigate if they hear prostitution is occurring.
Colorado law defines prostitution (C.R.S. 18-7-201) as any exchange of money (or thing of value) for either:
(Arguably, Colorado’s definition of prostitution does not prohibit the trading of money or things of value for other sexual acts such as touching one’s breasts or behind, analingus, or using an object to arouse.)
Note that merely soliciting or agreeing to prostitution is also a crime. In many of the cases I handle, no sex occurs and no money ever changes hands.
Here at Colorado Legal Defense Group, I have represented literally thousands of people charged with sex crimes such as prostitution. In my experience, the following four defenses are very effective with prosecutors, judges, and juries.
The criminal sentence for prostitution depends on the specific charge you are facing:
Prostitution offense |
Colorado punishments |
Soliciting prostitution (C.R.S. 18-7-202):
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Petty offense:
The judge may also impose an additional fine of up to $5,000 for Colorado’s prostitution enforcement fund.2 |
Patronizing a prostitute under C.R.S. 18-7-205:
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Petty offense:
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Having or allowing a place to be used as a place for prostitution (CRS 18-7-204), such as a brothel/whorehouse | Class 2 misdemeanor:
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Note that prostitution becomes a felony carrying Colorado Prison time when children are involved.
Licensed brothel prostitution is lawful in these ten rural Nevada counties:
Currently, no licensed brothels exist in Churchill, Esmeralda, or Humboldt.
Note that prostitution remains illegal in Clark County (including Las Vegas), Douglas County, Eureka County, Lincoln, Pershing County, Washoe County (including Reno), and Carson City.
See more in our article, Counties where prostitution is legal in Nevada.
If you are a sex worker or are escaping sex trafficking, you can find help here:
Michael Becker has over a quarter-century's worth of experience as an attorney and more than 100 trials under his belt. He is a sought-after legal commentator and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Nevada, California, and Florida.