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Missouri Prostitution and Solicitation Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Prostitution, solicitation, and other related crimes are illegal in Missouri. Prostitution<\/a>, whether it involves streetwalking, high-class escorts, or brothels full of trafficking victims, is illegal everywhere but in Nevada. So is patronizing a prostitute, also known as solicitation<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

In Missouri, promoting prostitution, pimping<\/a>, and patronizing prostitution are illegal. These crimes carry higher penalties than the act of prostitution. Pimping or promotion charges are all felonies as opposed to misdemeanor prostitution charges.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we’ll explain Missouri’s prostitution laws and the penalties for these sex crimes. If you’re facing prostitution or solicitation charges, you should consult an experienced Missouri criminal defense lawyer<\/a> immediately.<\/p>\r\n

Missouri Prostitution and Solicitation Laws: Statutes<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The following table highlights the main provisions of Missouri’s prostitution-related laws, along with the penalties for the crime of prostitution.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 567<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

What is prohibited?<\/th>\r\n

It\u2019s a crime in Missouri to engage in any of the following activities:<\/p>\r\n

Penalty levels<\/th>\r\n

Penalties vary depending on the defendant’s conduct, the criminal charges, and prior convictions:<\/p>\r\n

Class B felony<\/p>\r\n

Penalties<\/th>\r\n

Punishments for felonies and misdemeanors<\/a> in Missouri vary by class. The penalty ranges by offense class are:<\/p>\r\n