State v. Howard

The defendant herein is charged with soliciting, a violation of R.C. 2907.24(A), which states as follows:

“No person shall solicit another to engage with such other person in sexual activity for hire.” (Emphasis added.)

The dialogue between the undercover policeman and the defendant took place' on May 7, 1983 at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Vine Street. The policeman approached the defendant standing on or near the curb and said, “Are you dating?” The defendant responded, “Do you have any money?” The policeman’s response was, “Is $15.00 enough?” The defendant replied affirmatively. The officer’s…