94% of cases result in a plea bargain, all cases...not just prostitution.
So here...let me lay it out for you...
An arrest happens.
1 count prostitution or solicitation.
The prostitution charge alone isn't really enough for cuffs or searches, much like when you are pulled over.
"Get a warrant".
1 count instrument of crime (for a cell phone, or pre June condoms)
So you add the "instrument of crime" charge, for a cell phone, which is a higher charge that then results in cuffs and a ride downtown PLUS a search.
1 charge marijuana possession
So then...20 bucks of weed results in MORE charges.
1 charge paraphernalia
Then the bowl adds more charges.
The charges are all stacked to elicit a plea for the prostitution charge.
Which in most cases comes with 12 mth probation, inpatient drug treatment, then this horrible diversion program, the PRIDE program, which concentrates on telling providers they are nothing with prostitution, they are labeled trafficking victims and treated as criminals. OH AND A GAG ORDER so those charged with prostitution are no allowed to talk about their case. (um what? Why? Oh wait...I know.)
The entire process is destroying families.
So again...since you are so knowledgeable please join me for the PRIDE court proceedings. See how it works for yourself.
Just because the law says?
Did you read the article at all?