Definiciones sobre la prostitución en Carolina del Norte

Explicación Simple

Esta ley define lo que se considera prostitución y las acciones relacionadas. Si alguien ayuda a que otras personas se encuentren para prostituirse o si controla un lugar donde eso sucede, puede meterse en problemas con la ley.

Es como si alguien organizara una fiesta en su casa, pero sabe que solo van a llegar personas para hacer cosas malas. Aunque no participe, está ayudando a que pase.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan tiene un departamento y permite que su amigo Pedro reciba personas allí, sabiendo que vienen a ofrecer servicios sexuales. A pesar de que Juan no es quien se prostituye, puede ser considerado culpable por facilitar esa actividad.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

§ 14-203. Definition of terms. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Advance prostitution. - The term includes all of the following: a. Soliciting for a prostitute by performing any of the following acts when acting as other than a prostitute or a patron of a prostitute: 1. Soliciting another for the purpose of prostitution. 2. Arranging or offering to arrange a meeting of persons for the purpose of prostitution. 3. Directing another to a place knowing the direction is for the purpose of prostitution. 4. Using the Internet, including any social media Web site, to solicit another for the purpose of prostitution. b. Keeping a place of prostitution by controlling or exercising control over the use of any place that could offer seclusion or shelter for the practice of prostitution and performing any of the following acts when acting as other than a prostitute or a patron of a prostitute: 1. Knowingly granting or permitting the use of the place for the purpose of prostitution. 2. Granting or permitting the use of the place under circumstances from which the person should reasonably know that the place is used or is to be used for purposes of prostitution. 3. Permitting the continued use of the place after becoming aware of facts or circumstances from which the person should know that the place is being used for the purpose of prostitution. (2) Minor. - Any person who is less than 18 years of age. (3) Profit from prostitution.