9A.90.030 – Definitions.
RCW 9A.90.030 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Access” means to gain entry to, instruct, communicate with, store data in, retrieve data from, or otherwise make use of any resources of electronic data, data network, or data system, including via electronic means. (2) “Cybercrime” […]
9A.88.140 – Vehicle impoundment—Fees—Fines.
RCW 9A.88.140 Vehicle impoundment—Fees—Fines. (1)(a) Upon an arrest for a suspected violation of patronizing a prostitute, promoting prostitution in the first degree, promoting prostitution in the second degree, promoting travel for prostitution, the arresting law enforcement officer may impound the person’s vehicle if (i) the motor vehicle was used in the commission of the crime; […]
9A.88.040 – Prosecution for prostitution under RCW 9A.88.030—Affirmative defense.
RCW 9A.88.040 Prosecution for prostitution under RCW 9A.88.030—Affirmative defense. In any prosecution for prostitution under RCW 9A.88.030, it is an affirmative defense that the actor committed the offense as a result of being a victim of trafficking, RCW 9A.40.100, promoting prostitution in the first degree, RCW 9A.88.070, or trafficking in persons under the trafficking victims […]
9A.88.050 – Prostitution—Sex of parties immaterial—No defense.
RCW 9A.88.050 Prostitution—Sex of parties immaterial—No defense. In any prosecution for prostitution, the sex of the two parties or prospective parties to the sexual conduct engaged in, contemplated, or solicited is immaterial, and it is no defense that: (1) Such persons were of the same sex; or (2) The person who received, agreed to receive, […]
9A.88.060 – Promoting prostitution—Definitions.
RCW 9A.88.060 Promoting prostitution—Definitions. The following definitions are applicable in RCW 9A.88.070 through 9A.88.090: (1) “Advances prostitution.” A person “advances prostitution” if, acting other than as a prostitute or as a customer thereof, he or she causes or aids a person to commit or engage in prostitution, procures or solicits customers for prostitution, provides persons […]
9A.88.070 – Promoting prostitution in the first degree.
RCW 9A.88.070 Promoting prostitution in the first degree. (1) A person is guilty of promoting prostitution in the first degree if he or she knowingly advances prostitution: (a) By compelling a person by threat or force to engage in prostitution or profits from prostitution which results from such threat or force; or (b) By compelling […]
9A.88.080 – Promoting prostitution in the second degree.
RCW 9A.88.080 Promoting prostitution in the second degree. (1) A person is guilty of promoting prostitution in the second degree if he or she knowingly: (a) Profits from prostitution; or (b) Advances prostitution. (2) Promoting prostitution in the second degree is a class C felony. [ 2011 c 336 § 413; 1975 1st ex.s. c […]
9A.88.085 – Promoting travel for prostitution.
RCW 9A.88.085 Promoting travel for prostitution. (1) A person commits the offense of promoting travel for prostitution if the person knowingly sells or offers to sell travel services that include or facilitate travel for the purpose of engaging in what would be patronizing a prostitute or promoting prostitution, if occurring in the state. (2) For […]
9A.88.090 – Permitting prostitution.
RCW 9A.88.090 Permitting prostitution. (1) A person is guilty of permitting prostitution if, having possession or control of premises which he or she knows are being used for prostitution purposes, he or she fails without lawful excuse to make reasonable effort to halt or abate such use. (2) Permitting prostitution is a misdemeanor. [ 2011 […]
9A.88.110 – Patronizing a prostitute.
RCW 9A.88.110 Patronizing a prostitute. (1) A person is guilty of patronizing a prostitute if: (a) Pursuant to a prior understanding, he or she pays a fee to another person as compensation for such person or a third person having engaged in sexual conduct with him or her; or (b) He or she pays or […]