It really is hard to believe. Generally speaking, crimes involving sexual offenses fall within the scope of Title 13, Chapter 14 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
If convicted of a sex crime, in most cases you are facing a felony conviction, potential prison, a possibility of LIFETIME probation, and registration as a sex offender. But, since prostitution with between consenting adults is not a sex crime, mandatory prison and registration as a sex offender do not apply.
But, prostitution is still a crime. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Our legislature has seen fit to devote an entire section of the criminal code to prostitution. Title 13, Chapter 32 of the Arizona Revised Statutes sets forth the State laws concerning prostitution.
You are exchanging money to watch them perform. In fact, lap dances constitute as indirect fondling. Both you and the performer can be arrested for prostitution. Consequently, the owner of the club could be subject to numerous felony charges for allowing prostitution in his club.
Sounds crazy but it is the law. The real issue then becomes the way in which some individuals are investigated, arrested, and prosecuted. Massage parlors are another venue where someone can engage in an act of prostitution. Again, you are exchanging something of value money and either directly receiving a prohibited sex act or watching an act of sexual conduct.
