Low Down on the Law from www.virginia.gov
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VA Code § 18.2-346. Being a prostitute or prostitution
A. Any person in Virginia, who, for money or its equivalent, commits adultery, fornication or any act in violation of § 18.2-361, or offers to commit adultery, fornication or any act in violation of § 18.2-361 and thereafter does any substantial act in furtherance thereof, shall be guilty of being a prostitute, or prostitution, which shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
B. Any person in Virginia, who offers money or its equivalent to another for the purpose of engaging in sexual acts as enumerated above and thereafter does any substantial act in furtherance thereof shall be guilty of solicitation of prostitution and shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
VA Code § 18.2-361. Crimes against nature
A. If any person carnally knows in any manner any brute animal, or carnally knows any male or female person by the anus or by or with the mouth, or voluntarily submits to such carnal knowledge, he or she shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony.
VA Code § 18.2-347. Keeping, residing in or frequenting a bawdy place; "bawdy place" defined:
It shall be unlawful in Virginia, for any person to keep any bawdy place, or to reside in or at or visit, for immoral purposes, any such bawdy place. Each and every day such bawdy place shall be kept, resided in or visited, shall constitute a separate offense. In a prosecution under this section the general reputation of the place may be proved.
As used in this Code, "bawdy place" shall mean any place within or without any building or structure which is used or is to be used for lewdness, assignation or prostitution.
§ 18.2-387. Indecent exposure.
Every person who intentionally makes an obscene display or exposure of his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where others are present, or procures another to so expose himself, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
§ 18.2-387.1. Obscene sexual display; penalty.
Any person who, while in any public place where others are present, intending that he be seen by others, intentionally and obscenely as defined in § 18.2-372, engages in actual or explicitly simulated acts of masturbation, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
§ 18.2-372. "Obscene" defined.
The word "obscene" where it appears in this article shall mean that which, considered as a whole, has as its dominant theme or purpose an appeal to the prurient interest in sex, that is, a shameful or morbid interest in nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, excretory functions or products thereof or sadomasochistic abuse, and which goes substantially beyond customary limits of candor in description or representation of such matters and which, taken as a whole, does not have serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.
Strange visions at Herndon
I was floating through Herndon on F#fax County Hoyway couple days ago. I met nice older (may be 4XX) korean woman in very good shape. Paid standard recently increased fee. Had really great massage, and she allowed some touching of her values. Finished, cleaned and pushed out.
Not really great experience ...
Be Safe,
Aman
Another one bites the dust?
I heard that a low-key AMP was just busted in Arlington. Haven't found anything in the news yet.
Examination of VA Code § 18.2-347
The burden of proof (the obligation to prove allegations) in criminal cases is often on the prosecutor. I’m sure you have heard, in some TV shows or movies, the phrase “Innocent until proven guilty.” Well, it’s a wonderful phrase because without such legal right, the burden of proof will fall on the accused. Generally, the accused is found not guilty if the burden of proof is not sufficiently carried out by the prosecution.
For illustrative purposes, let’s assume that defendant John has been charged with VA Code § 18.2-347—keeping, residing in or frequenting a bawdy place—more often, John will be charged with the later part, frequenting a bawdy place, unless he is very well connected in the industry to be working in or managing the business.
However, in all segments of that code, the notable aspect is the bawdy place. What does this mean? It means the prosecutor bears the burden of proof to show the judge or jury (if it gets that far) that XYZ Spa is, in fact, a bawdy place (a rather daunting task).
To that end, prosecution would need to have witnesses confirming operational details of XYZ Spa. Furthermore, prosecution needs evidence to prove the illicit reputation of XYZ Spa. Evidence may include reliable documentations (not this site; reliable means attributable and well-known), previous police reports, and further testimonies from patrons. As anyone can conclude, testimony is vital for the prosecution's case. Prosecution has to prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt, but not necessarily prove every single fact beyond a reasonable doubt.
Failure to meet the burden, the defendant is found not guilty.
How does the prosecution obtain such evidence (assuming that prosecution can get satisfactory evidence)? By constantly disrupting and harassing the lives of the accused. Prosecution often “scares” the information out of the accused or bribes them into giving testimonies (plea deals). The perfect candidate is someone with prior convictions.
My fellow mongers, fear not! The success of the prosecution’s case relies heavily on the testimonies. Therefore, if you find yourself caught in such unfavorable situations, one would advise against being overly talkative, particularly revealing any operational details regarding the place in question. If prosecution determines your information is worthwhile, they have the legal duty to further investigate your story, thus causing greater interruptions to your lives.
Prosecution is well aware of the low rate of conviction based on VA Code § 18.2-347. However, it does not deter them from spending taxpayers’ fund on these superfluous cases. Their primary intention is to establish a criminal history, particular our mutual lady friends, so stricter sentences can be imposed in the future (for example another Black Wednesday). Publishing offenders’ name in the local newspaper is a failed and rather reprehensible deterrent technique, but it is within the legal boundaries.
I’m sure there are a number of legal scholars among 152,843 members on this site. I propose we develop a new thread on the legal aspects pertaining to this hobby including horror stories and legal remedies so that the mongering mass can learn from. Furthermore, we should target each state and separate the program based on market segments such as Streetwalker, Massage Parlor, or General Legal Primer. Please PM your interest in participating in this workgroup. (Think of it as anonymous pro-bono work).
No need to turn on the flame, just a thought,
Ian
Excellent Information - HOWEVER----
At what point would your life be destroyed? Were you only accused and found not guilty at trial regain the trust of your spouse and other family members? Would being found not guilty reinstate your security clearance and get your job back? Would being found not guilty erase your name and address from the public record?
If your situation can survive all that, then you are good to go but I'd just bet that many of us would face massive ruin simply by the writeup in the newspaper! That one item would lead to the loss of spouse, house, family, money, etc.
So, the risk is very real! As I have said before, I am NOT responsible for anything any of us do and I do not care too much about what you folks do but I cast this warning as a brother in this crime of which we may or may not be found guilty in a court of law, but, once accused, would be found guilty and hung out to dry in the court of family and public opinions.
Take all this for what it may be worth to your own situation.
In ALL cases, BE CAREFUL!!!!
JJ
[QUOTE=Ian Dokkaebi]The burden of proof (the obligation to prove allegations) in criminal cases is often on the prosecutor. I’m sure you have heard, in some TV shows or movies, the phrase “Innocent until proven guilty.” Well, it’s a wonderful phrase because without such legal right, the burden of proof will fall on the accused. Generally, the accused is found not guilty if the burden of proof is not sufficiently carried out by the prosecution.
For illustrative purposes, let’s assume that defendant John has been charged with VA Code § 18.2-347—keeping, residing in or frequenting a bawdy place—more often, John will be charged with the later part, frequenting a bawdy place, unless he is very well connected in the industry to be working in or managing the business.
However, in all segments of that code, the notable aspect is the bawdy place. What does this mean? It means the prosecutor bears the burden of proof to show the judge or jury (if it gets that far) that XYZ Spa is, in fact, a bawdy place (a rather daunting task).
To that end, prosecution would need to have witnesses confirming operational details of XYZ Spa. Furthermore, prosecution needs evidence to prove the illicit reputation of XYZ Spa. Evidence may include reliable documentations (not this site; reliable means attributable and well-known), previous police reports, and further testimonies from patrons. As anyone can conclude, testimony is vital for the prosecution's case. Prosecution has to prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt, but not necessarily prove every single fact beyond a reasonable doubt.
Failure to meet the burden, the defendant is found not guilty.
How does the prosecution obtain such evidence (assuming that prosecution can get satisfactory evidence)? By constantly disrupting and harassing the lives of the accused. Prosecution often “scares” the information out of the accused or bribes them into giving testimonies (plea deals). The perfect candidate is someone with prior convictions.
My fellow mongers, fear not! The success of the prosecution’s case relies heavily on the testimonies. Therefore, if you find yourself caught in such unfavorable situations, one would advise against being overly talkative, particularly revealing any operational details regarding the place in question. If prosecution determines your information is worthwhile, they have the legal duty to further investigate your story, thus causing greater interruptions to your lives.
Prosecution is well aware of the low rate of conviction based on VA Code § 18.2-347. However, it does not deter them from spending taxpayers’ fund on these superfluous cases. Their primary intention is to establish a criminal history, particular our mutual lady friends, so stricter sentences can be imposed in the future (for example another Black Wednesday). Publishing offenders’ name in the local newspaper is a failed and rather reprehensible deterrent technique, but it is within the legal boundaries.
I’m sure there are a number of legal scholars among 152,843 members on this site. I propose we develop a new thread on the legal aspects pertaining to this hobby including horror stories and legal remedies so that the mongering mass can learn from. Furthermore, we should target each state and separate the program based on market segments such as Streetwalker, Massage Parlor, or General Legal Primer. Please PM your interest in participating in this workgroup. (Think of it as anonymous pro-bono work).
No need to turn on the flame, just a thought,
Ian[/QUOTE]
