DA Gonzalez looks to legalize consensual prostitution
By: News 12 Staff Apr 10, 2019, 3:02am Updated on: Apr 10, 2019
Consensual prostitution could soon be legal.
District Attorney Eric Gonzalez says he believes in decriminalizing consensual prostitution and says he is interested in possibly legalizing it entirely.
A lawyer who represents sex workers says the status quo isn't working and makes people feel less safe.
The D.A. described the current policy as a soft prosecution. Cases are typically dismissed after a desk appearance ticket and social service check-up.