One large picture that you should take from our escorting in the law
series we’ve begun is that wherever companionship is legal, there are rules and
regulations that you should always know by heart, and that in many places where
it isn’t legal, you can find loopholes to escape persecution. Your attitude
regarding this legal aspect is of prime importance. It doesn’t matter if you
have friends in the business who get away with practically everything. You are
not made of steel and your actions have consequences. Acting like you’re
invulnerable is among the worst decisions you could make.
It’s important to always be on guard, with the way you advertise and the
way you conduct your encounters. Here are a couple of simple actions to always
make sure you know what you’re getting into:
1. Undercover law enforcement is a possibility in many states, and
they’re not obligated to inform you of who they are. What would be the point of
their undercover status that way? What you can do to make sure a client isn’t a
cop is to ask him or her to sign a disclaimerand get undressed first. It won’t disprove the fact that he might be an
officer, but at least you can gauge his reaction. If something doesn’t feel
right, it’s not worth taking the risk.
2. While escorting itself is rarely illegal because a client is paying
for your time and not your sexual services, the authorities can still prosecute
you, in which case your website will most likely enter as evidence, and if
you’re very specific about your rates there, you might be in trouble. Be
prepared to shut it down temporarily
in the event of this kind of situation.
3. If you refer clients to another escort, make sure that he or she is on
guard as well. While recommending clients is not pimping in itself, you can be
found guilty of promoting prostitutionand that is illegal in almost every country around the globe, regardless of the
legal status that prostitution has.
4. Find out as much as you can about prostitution laws in your country. Once you have a foundation of
knowledge, consider discussing the details and intricacies with a lawyer. Write
down your questions, find out the answers, and be aware of any new changes in
the laws. Our legal blog posts can get you started, but in order to stay ahead
of the game you have to get involved. Be prepared to invest time and money into
this aspect. It’ll save you a world of trouble in the future.
Information is crucial at any point of your experience. Never act like
you know everything or like you’re invincible. Review your attitude and be
prepared at all times, whether you’re an independent escort or whether you run
an agency!