Under normal circumstances, topless massage is not considered prostitution and is legal in Minnesota. However, several conditions must be met to ensure that the exchange is within the law. To help explain the fine line, we will start by examining the legal definition of prostitution, as stipulated by the Minnesota penal code. According to Minnesota […]
Minneapolis Violent Crime at Second-Lowest Rate Since 1983
Despite a minor increase from last year, violent crime in Minneapolis in 2012 was at its second-lowest rate since 1983, according to the annual crime statistics report. The record low was set in 2011, and police credit an increased focus on youth education and a continued effort to remove handguns from the street as main […]
5 Myths About Prostitution in Minnesota
There are many common misconceptions about prostitution laws in Minnesota. In this article we’ll separate fact from fiction regarding Minnesota prostitution laws. 1. Myth: An officer cannot expose himself, or engage in sex with a provider prior to arresting her. Fact: Police have been known to do both of these things to catch prostitutes. Do […]
Prostitution in Minnesota Part 2 of 4: Procedures
Welcome back to Appelman Law Firm’s “Prostitution in Minnesota” blog series. Last week we outlined the crime of prostitution in Minnesota by defining key terminology. Here we’ll delve more deeply into the procedures surrounding prostitution—specifically how police go about setting up and arresting patrons. The business of prostitution has changed drastically in the past decade, […]
Prostitution in Minnesota Part 1 of 4: Introduction & Definitions
Welcome to the first installment of a four part series by Appelman Law Firm on prostitution in Minnesota. This series is intended to educate people on the dangers of and defenses against prostitution. In this segment we will clarify what exactly prostitution means in the state of Minnesota by defining important legal terminology. All of […]
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