Ley sobre la Prostitución en Misuri

Explicación Simple

La ley dice que si alguien ofrece sexo a cambio de dinero o algo de valor, eso es prostitución. Si esa persona sabe que tiene VIH, las consecuencias son más graves y puede recibir una pena mayor.

Es como si alguien vendiera galletas en la calle, pero si sabe que las galletas están en mal estado y las vende de todos modos, la situación se vuelve más seria.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Ana, una joven de 22 años, decide ofrecer sexo a cambio de dinero. Un día, antes de hacerlo, se entera de que tiene VIH. Si la atrapan, enfrentará una pena mucho más dura que si no supiera de su enfermedad.

Penalidades

Prostitución es un delito menor; si tienes VIH, es un delito grave. Puede haber tratamiento ordenado por el juez.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

567.020 - Prostitution — penalty — no certification as an adult, when. 567.020. Prostitution — penalty — no certification as an adult, when. — 1. A person commits the offense of prostitution if he or she engages in or offers or agrees to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for something of value to be received by any person. 2. The offense of prostitution is a class B misdemeanor unless the person knew prior to performing the act of prostitution that he or she was infected with HIV in which case prostitution is a class B felony. The use of condoms is not a defense to this offense. 3. As used in this section, "HIV" means the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 4. The judge may order a drug and alcohol abuse treatment program for any person found guilty of prostitution, either after trial or upon a plea of guilty, before sentencing. For the class B misdemeanor offense, upon the successful completion of such program by the defendant, the court may at its discretion allow the defendant to withdraw the plea of guilty or reverse the verdict and enter a judgment of not guilty. For the class B felony offense, the court shall not allow the defendant to withdraw the plea of guilty or reverse the verdict and enter a judgment of not guilty. The judge, however, has discretion to take into consideration successful completion of a drug or alcohol treatment program in determining the defendant's sentence. 5.