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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 653.22

Loitering for Prostitution

Hanging around in public planning to commit prostitution.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You loitered in public
  2. 2You planned to commit prostitution

Possible punishment

Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.