Keeping a place of prostitution in Aurora, Colorado involves permitting sex trade in certain locations. If you own property or have control over it in some way and allow prostitution to occur there, criminal penalties can apply. This can include providing a private location or shelter for these acts to take place.

As law enforcement clamps down on prostitution in Colorado, innocent property owners can face criminal charges not knowing what was happening behind closed doors. Consult an experienced prostitution attorney right away if you're facing an allegation of keeping a place of prostitution in Colorado.

Arapahoe County Place of Prostitution Law

Arapahoe County's keeping a place of prostitution law prohibits allowing acts of prostitution to occur on your property. CRS 18-7-204 defines the specific violations in Colorado:

• “any person who has or exercises control,
• over the use of any place which offers seclusion or shelter,
• for the practice of prostitution,
• AND who performs any one or more of the following commits keeping a place of prostitution if he:
  • knowingly grants or permits the use of such place for the purpose of prostitution,
  • or permits the continued use of such place for the purpose of prostitution after becoming aware of facts or circumstances from which he should reasonably know that the place is being used for purposes of prostitution.”

Places of prostitution can include a house, apartment, hotel room, office, or trailer. Many different locations can qualify if they provide seclusion or shelter for sex trade.

Consequences for Keeping a Place of Prostitution in Colorado

Allowing prostitution on your property or a place you have control over is a class 2 misdemeanor in Colorado. A conviction can result in:

• up to 120 days in county jail,
• a maximum fine of $750

However, if you provide property for prostitution that involves child sex trade, the charges amplify significantly. As a class 3 felony, defendants in these situations can face over a decade in prison and six-figure fines.

Defense Attorney for Prostitution Crimes in Aurora

Prostitution-related offenses in Colorado require strategic representation from a particularly seasoned defense attorney. We have decades of experience representing clients facing sex trade charges and pursue the best possible outcome for each defendant.

Perhaps prostitution didn't happen on the property, you had no control over the location, or you weren't aware it was occurring. Nevertheless, contact our law office for a free, confidential consultation. We will carefully look over your unique case, as well as suggest next steps in your defense. With affordable fees and flexible payment plans, we can help you through this especially difficult time.

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