Washington Code 9A.88.070 – Promoting prostitution in the first degree
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(1) A person is guilty of promoting prostitution in the first degree if he or she knowingly advances prostitution:
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| class B felony | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.88.070
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(a) By compelling a person by threat or force to engage in prostitution or profits from prostitution which results from such threat or force; or
(b) By compelling a person with a mental incapacity or developmental disability that renders the person incapable of consent to engage in prostitution or profits from prostitution that results from such compulsion.
(2) Promoting prostitution in the first degree is a class B felony.