Hello. I was caught in a bp sting. I showed up in a very long dress. I made it clear that all donations are for my time. Decoy said something sexual first then i stupidly back. Busted!
They are using my ad against me which depicts me in sexy photos, but it doesnt refer to any sexual acts aside from maybe kissing.
I was busted a few years ago, but they couldnt prove a case. The decoy got bare naked! I only gave a massage but i said something sexual. Back then i thought decoys couldnt get naked.
I have to prove to a judge that my intent was to be a prostitute.
My lawyer said a judge my ask,"What do you usually do with men?" I always allow the man to set the pace. I dont sell any activity just my time.
Im scared and never had a real trial. Can anyone help me with my mens rea issue?
Im tired of police abuses, and im willing to appeal if they try to send me to jail.
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I am an escort but also a woman. I have been sexually assaulted by cops, and i know other women who have been. If you dont believe an escort ( i dont sell activities only my time) can be assaulted, then you are part of the problem.
I actually do a lot of talking and cuddling. Being an escort isnt quite what people think it is. I sell companionship, not sex. Its barely any different from meeting guys on pof aside from the label.
Im tired of this and hearing about abuses. I think the real problem is that outdated statute. Thats why im willing to appeal. There was a case not long ago. Women are starting to fight back.
As a licensed attorney, who is licensed in several states, and by the federal courts; you have several problems.
Stop talking.
There's a reason for any criminal defendant to remain silent.
You aren't required to defend yourself.
Why?
The constitution grants you that right, because the state must prove any and all allegations to convict you.
That is an extremely difficult task, unless the criminal defendant starts blabbing, explaining, lobbying, alibiing, pontificating, and campaigning.
Its best to remain silent, allow your lawyer to tear apart the prosecution's case in court or at trial.
Yes, those are two very different times.
Let the state present their case, as that's being done, you build your defense.
Too many criminal defendants start defending before the prosecution lays out their case.
Whether one endorses any activity or endeavor, if it has been declared illegal, it remains illegal until the statute has been overturned or repealed.
You aren't skillful in defending yourself, enthusiastic YES, skillful NOT.
Defendants say too much, repeat it too many times, and assist the state in finding that defendant guilty.
Most of what is uttered, by the way, is unnecessary, irrelevant, and meaningless; except to aid in tightening a noose about her/his neck.
LA law on prostitution:
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2011 Louisiana Laws :: Revised Statutes :: TITLE 14 — Criminal law :: RS 14:82 — Prostitution; definition; penalties; enhancement
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A. Prostitution is:
(1) The practice by a person of indiscriminate sexual intercourse with others for compensation.
(2) The solicitation by one person of another with the intent to engage in indiscriminate sexual intercourse with the latter for compensation.
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Your problem is defending against solicitation, not practice.
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The law defines solicitation as:
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A person commits solicitation when, with intent that another person engage in conduct constituting a breach of any law or ordinance, he/she solicits, requests, commands, importunes, or otherwise attempts to cause the other person to engage in such conduct.
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Simply put, if you discussed sex acts negotiating a price for sex acts, describing those sex acts, clarifying those sex acts, or illustrated/demonstrated any pay for play scheme, you've violated the law.
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Plus, EVERYTHING you did or said (maybe both) was more than likely recorded on audio or video.
That, my friend, is your problem.
Now, more than that, you've also admitted here on this forum.
Does that make it any clearer for you, mate?
