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Myths & Truths About Nevada Prostitution Law

By Neil Shous, Esq.

Truth: Nevada is the one state in the US where prostitution is legal. Myth: A person can visit Las Vegas and purchase a prostitute legally. The fact is that Nevada prostitution law makes the trade legal only in counties with a population of less than 400,000. This immediately excludes Nevada?s two largest counties, Clark County (home to Las Vegas) and Washoe County (home to Reno). Moreover, even the smaller counties can outlaw prostitution if they choose, and several of the small counties have chosen to do so. Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers indicate that a substantial number of tourists get arrested there on Las Vegas solicitation for prostitution charges. Some of the arrestees are under the mistaken belief that the activity is legal in Las Vegas, or that vice enforcement really doesn?t take place in Sin City...continue to full post

Full post as published by California Criminal Defense Blog on May 30, 2008 (boomark / email).