By Kevin L. Collins | Published November 1, 2021 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: felony charges, human trafficking, misdemeanor, solicitation | Comments Off on Penalties Increased for Solicitation of Prostitution and for Human Trafficking
Texas has become the first state to make the crime of soliciting prostitution a felony. The new law, which took effect on September 1, 2021, is part of a legislative effort to crack down on human trafficking. It also increases the criminal penalties imposed for recruiting victims from shelters or certain residential treatment centers for Read More
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