Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 1353 – Promoting prostitution in the first degree; class C felony
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A person is guilty of promoting prostitution in the first degree when the person knowingly:
(1) Advances prostitution by compelling a person by force or intimidation to engage in prostitution or profits from such coercive conduct by another; or
(2) Advances or profits from prostitution of a person less than 16 years old.
Attorney's Note
Under the Delaware Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 15 years |
Promoting prostitution in the first degree is a class C felony.
11 Del. C. 1953, § ?1353; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?1; 61 Del. Laws, c. 33, § ?3; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § ?8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;