State v. Grimes

Defendant appeals his conviction for prostitution. ORS 167.007(l)(b). The complaint alleged that he “did unlawfully and knowingly offer and agree to pay a fee to engage in sexual conduct,” in violation of ORS 167.007(l)(b). He asserts that the statute is unconstitutional, because it punishes protected speech. He relies on Article I, section 8, of the Oregon Constitution. We affirm.

Defendant correctly argues that the statute makes criminal an offer or agreement to engage in sexual conduct for a fee without requiring that there be any further action to carry out the offer or agreement. As such,…