Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-357.1: Commercial sex trafficking; penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

This statute makes it illegal to recruit or encourage someone into prostitution for profit, with penalties ranging from Class 5 to Class 3 felonies depending on use of force, deception, or victim age.

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