This biz, and this site are full of big myths about avoiding LEO: LE checks, 'roses', 'donations in envelopes not discussed', GFE, time and companionship euphamisms etc etc.  The standard cautionary response is that if you enter the room LE will put you in jail and charge you, the majority of the punishment right there prior to conviction.

Well the link below is for a new twist.  Cops called girls, only euphemism used was the super common phrase "hang out", and for one girl they NEVER EVEN MET. She got spooked and left, they pulled her over and searched her, and the mere cell record of their contact and the 'hang out' verbiage was enough for this girl to get cuffed.  Very little is needed these days depending on jurisdiction.  You don't need to show in the room, merely showing at the hotel and getting spooked and leaving IS ENOUGH!

For hobbyists: Do your research and stick to well reviewed providers.
For providers: Screen!

As far as police and what they can or can't, or will or won't do, a lot has to do with jurisdiction. every city and every county is different.

And while I am not a legal expert, I bet if the ladies in question have a decent attorney they get off due to lack of evidence. Of course that did not stop them from getting arrested in the first place, and in many cases the arrest and public humiliation is bad enough whether the charges stick or not. Sometimes that is the goal in these arrests.

And by the way, you are not allowed to post a link to a story that outs real names on TER.

That sounds like abuse of power to me. You havent even agreed to do anything "illegal". What city are you referring to where this happened??

Sounds frustrating to me because a comment like that is going to make it harder for us sincere newbies like me to get our foot in the door with a good review.

Im reviewing the board trying to find out about what the law says in Minnesota so that i can better protect myself.

they are allowed to abuse power all day long, as long as they follow the "letter" of the law.

Look, most cops will tell you they'd rather make the arrest and have a judge throw it out, than make the determination themselves. That's because they are *usually* graded on their arrest percentages, rather than the percentage of cases they actually win (that's how prosecutors are evaluated).  

BUT, most patrol cops aren't interested in us. They are interested in the people who are visible, who are nuisances, and who are the opposite of discreet. They are looking for things that show they are "tough on crime." Also, they are looking to make sure they have access to discreet providers when they want them

Further, the simple act of arranging a meeting with the understanding that money will be exchanged for sexual favors will constitute solicitation for prostitution in most states. This is a separate and distinct crime from prostitution itself. This is how cops can arrest people even when no sexual contact has occurred. Prostitution is the *actual* exchange of money for sex, solicitation is the *suggested* exchange of money for sex. So, "what do I get for $100" is solicitation, while taking the money and hopping on for the ride is prostitution.  

Lessons learned:
1. NEVER USE BACKPAGE - seriously, this is easy pickings for LE.

2. Related to #1, screen, screen, screen. The reason BP is so good for LE is because those girls don't screen. As a digression, right before diving in to this business, a BP hooker made a typo in her ad, that led her clients to be calling MY cell phone number. 35 calls and 20 texts later, I was going crazy. With that type of business, BP girls simply can't screen.  

3. Only patronize girls who screen. Not only does this mean they're most likely not LE, but it also means that they will be discreet, safe, and reliable. All things you should want out of a good provider.
 
4. Always follow your gut - if something seems off, then just leave. Yeah, you might still get in trouble, but it won't be as bad as if you continue on with the plan.

5. Don't give LE more evidence to use against you. My pet peeve is girls who use the "by entering this site you agree you're not connected with law enforcement." This won't stop them, and by putting that on there you're admitting what you're doing is illegal. Also, putting the cash in your purse will mean that LE buy funds (marked bills) end up in your bag. Not exactly a good way to claim it wasn't for the money, or you didn't know the money was there. Just move the money to a different location while he's in the bathroom. And the use of "industry" terms is a dead giveaway. Although it can't always be avoided, you'll notice my website doesn't use ANY industry terms. No incall/outcall comments, etc.  

6. Don't be too public. Don't have an incall where the hotel will notice people going in and out constantly, and don't use a non-hotel incall location where the neighbors will raise an eyebrow. Basement entrances - good. Three story walk-ups - bad. Busy hotels in downtown areas of cities - good. Sleepy boutique hotels in (cheaper) outlying city areas - bad.  

7. Most importantly - DON'T SAY ANYTHING TO THE POLICE!!! God forbid you do get arrested, don't make your lawyer's job harder by saying something to the police. Even a "I didn't know what was going on" could hurt you. The only words out of your mouth should be your name, address, and other ID information they're asking for. That is it. Oh, you could immediately tell them you won't talk without a lawyer. As an aside - don't expect them to read you your Miranda rights upon arrest. It's not like Law & Order, they have to be interrogating you first before Miranda applies, and you have to be just about formally arrested. If they come up to you in a parking lot and ask "hey, what are you doing here?" Miranda doesn't apply, because it is a "consensual" encounter.

Basically, don't be dumb, and LE won't bother you. They use providers just as much as (or more than) you do, so they have an interest in keeping the industry around. They just want to do enough to make the public think they are doing *something* but not enough to eliminate a mutually beneficial industry.

Jenn

Very nice.  Very informative.  Thank you.  Your website is nice.

That's good stuff!!!