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submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

How can they say you were doing something they never witnessed?

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[-] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com -2 points 2 days ago

Again though, other than a sting, or you getting bawdy in the Audi, they didn't see it happen.

[-] adam_y@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

You misunderstand. Soliciting merely means the act of trying to procure sex for money.

They don't need a sting for that. They just sit someone near a red light district and roll every car that pulls up and let's known sex workers get in their car.

Edit: not saying any of that is right though. It certainly feels like punching down... And if anything, it encourages some far more dangerous practices, particularly for sex workers.

[-] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com -2 points 2 days ago

So, you can get arrested for being in a particular place, or giving a ride to a particular person, regardless of your actions or intent?

[-] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Always has been meme

[-] adam_y@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Again, you misunderstand. They arrest you because of your actions and specifically because of the intent.

[-] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 2 days ago

The actions aren't illegal and they can't know your intent.

this post was submitted on 23 Dec 2024
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