Is Prostitution Legal in Las Vegas? A Criminal Defense Attorney Explains

Penalties for Buying or Selling Sexual Services http://www.parientelaw.com/criminal-defense/prostitution/ Unless it takes place in a licensed house of prostitution, it is illegal for anyone to engage in prostitution or solicitation of a prostitute. There are no legal brothels in Clark County. NRS 201.430 states that it is unlawful for anyone to: - Participate in, or offer/agree to engage in lewd or dissolute conduct in a public place or place exposed to public view; - Engage in, or offer or agree to participate any sexual act for pay; - Operate as a pimp or procurer of prostitutes, or live in a house of prostitution; - Advertise an unlicensed house of prostitution, or brothel; or - Advertise a brothel in a place where one would be prohibited If an individual is convicted of prostitution or solicitation, he or she will normally be charged with a misdemeanor offense and can be sentenced to up to six months in jail, and/or ordered to pay a fine of up to $1,000.   Source: http://www.parientelaw.com/criminal-defense/prostitution/solicitation-for-prostitution/ Pariente Law Firm, P.C. 3960 Howard Hughes Pkwy. #615 Las Vegas, NV 89169 (702) 966-5310