It is always a great feeling to help out a client, either getting them out of the jam they were involved in or getting them a slap on the wrist (if it is even remotely possible). Prostitution is simply engaging in sexual conduct with a person for a fee. Patronizing prostitution is: (1) under a prior agreement, paying a fee in return for engaging in sexual conduct; (2) pursuant to an understanding, paying or agreeing to pay for sexual conduct; or (3) asking someone or offering to engage in sexual conduct with someone for a fee.
These crimes, while misdemeanors, are far more damaging than most misdemeanors because of the moral implications carried with it. Often it isn't so much the cost of the fine or the amount of community service associated with a charge like this but the harm to reputation that occurs throughout the community.
For example, as a criminal attorney in Seattle I had the opportunity to help a guy out who was accused of soliciting a prostitute. He wasn't worried about anything except what other people would think of him if they found out or if he had to disclose this on a job application or other informational paper. Most times this charge can be negotiated down to disorderly conduct (so long as it isn't one in a long line of arrests for prostitution).
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