I don't know that it's totally ridiculous. I could see a CI doing the leg work without being asked just so he had something in his pocket if he needed it. Why not? He just needs some computer time and disposable income. If he has another gig he's trying to protect by having some alternative info that's a fairly easy, and fun, way of doing it. You're right though, it's not about misdemeanor solicitation. The busts we see are always about trafficking (or at least reported to be but I have doubts). Independents should be pretty safe if they stick to one thing. I wonder about those who share apartments, or travel and advertise together. Seems like there could be some additional charges if two ladies are working out of the same place. Could that be considered "organized"? Also possible/probable that if something is organized there could be other illegal activities taking place. That's where a simple misdemeanor quickly becomes a major story.I agree that prostitution with aggravating circumstances such as involving conspiratorial activity would definitely be something that vice would use an CI for since that would no longer be a misdemeanor...but simple prostitution not so much.
The point you made earlier about the expense of it is more relevant now than ever. Sly Turner is bucking it at every turn but Prop B has him backed into a corner. Resources aren't going to be nearly as plentiful. Vice will be focused on potentially high profile stuff that will get attention, front page articles and big sentences. Originally Posted by boardman