PROSTITUTION
PROSTITUTION What is Prostitution Prostitution is the business or practice of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment either as money, goods, services, or some other benefit agreed upon by the transacting parties. Prostitution, often referred to as the “oldest profession in the world,” is the act of exchanging money or other compensation for sexual services. Prostitution is illegal in all states except for Nevada, where it is regulated by very strict laws. Prostitution laws specify that offering, agreeing to, or engaging in a sexual act, in exchange for money or other consideration , is illegal. For an individual to be charged with a prostitution-related crime, it is not necessary for money to actually change hands, or for offered sexual services to actually be provided. For a successful prosecution for prostitution charges, the prosecutor need only prove there was an intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. Prostitution is the exchange of some kind