MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

What is the appropriate charge when a person offers money to a dancer for a sexual act?

1. Pimping

2. Soliciting

3. No Charge

The correct answer is: Soliciting

The appropriate charge in this scenario is soliciting, as it refers to the act of seeking or enticing someone to engage in sexual conduct in exchange for money. This behavior indicates an intention to participate in or facilitate a sexual act, which is the key component of solicitation laws. These laws are designed to address situations where individuals are approaching others, often in a commercial or transactional context, to engage in sexual activities in exchange for compensation. Pimping, on the other hand, typically involves managing or profiting from the sexual acts of others, often under coercive circumstances, which does not directly apply to someone merely offering money for a sexual act. Furthermore, "No Charge" suggests that there is no offending behavior taking place, which is inaccurate since offering money in this case signifies an engagement in soliciting behavior. Thus, the charge of soliciting is clearly the most appropriate response in this context.