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Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102 (2026)

Soliciting an act of prostitution; penalties.

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Except as provided in W.S. 6-2-701 through 6-2-710, a person is
guilty of soliciting an act of prostitution if, with the intent
that an act of sexual intrusion as defined by W.S. 6-2-
301(a)(vii) or an act of sexual contact as defined by W.S. 6-4-
101(a)(ii) be committed, that person knowingly or intentionally
pays, or offers or agrees to pay money or other property to
another person under circumstances strongly corroborative of the
intention that an act of prostitution be committed. Soliciting
an act of prostitution is a misdemeanor punishable by
imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not
more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 17 cases, 1980–2008 · leading case: Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983).
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Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). · cites it 133× “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
Hopkinson v. State, 632 P.2d 79 (Wyo. 1981). · cites it 83× “" A presentence hearing was conducted under § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977, [1] to determine whether appellant should be sentenced to *91 death or life imprisonment.”
Osborn v. State, 672 P.2d 777 (Wyo. 1983). · cites it 14× “2 [§ 6-4-102] and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances; *781 “(ni) The sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crime and the defendant.”
Engberg v. State, 686 P.2d 541 (Wyo. 1984). · cites it 15× “2 [§ 6-4-102] and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances; "(iii) The sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crime and the defendant.”
Engberg v. Meyer, 820 P.2d 70 (Wyo. 1991). · cites it 8× “" W.S. 6-4-102 (Dec. 1977 Repl. & 1982 Cum.”
State v. Ramseur, 524 A.2d 188 (N.J. 1987). · cites it 2× “In his summation in the penalty phase the defense attorney emphasized, as a mitigating factor, the testimony that Mr.”
Hopkinson v. Shillinger, 645 F. Supp. 374 (D. Wyo. 1986). · cites it 6× “” Petitioner asserts this provision is indistinguishable from Wyo.Stat. § 6-4-102(h)(v) (1977) which provides: “The murder was committed for the purpose of avoiding or preventing a lawful arrest or effecting an escape from custody.”
Johnson v. State, 665 P.2d 815 (Okla. Crim. App. 1983). · cites it 2× “1980); Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(g) (Supp. 1977). See also, Nipps v.”
Alberts v. State, 642 P.2d 447 (Wyo. 1982). · cites it 3× “, § 6-4-102. In denying appellant’s motion, the trial court noted that a statute similar to § 6-4-102 had been upheld by the United States Supreme Court.”
Glidewell v. State, 663 P.2d 738 (Okla. Crim. App. 1983). · cites it 2× “1980); Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(g) (Supp. 1977). See also, Nipps v.”
Olsen v. State, 67 P.3d 536 (Wyo. 2003). “The most important reason for holding that §§ 6-4-102(g) and 6-4-1083 are constitutional is that they are an important and necessary part of the total sentencing structure.”
State Ex Rel. Eggers v. Enright, 609 S.W.2d 381 (Mo. 1980). · cites it 2× “§ 76-3-207 (1) (1978); Wyo.Stat. § 6-4-102(a)(iii) (1977). For statutes which mandate court sentencing even after a jury trial, see, e.”
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— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(a) — 2 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
Osborn v. State, 672 P.2d 777 (Wyo. 1983). “2 [§ 6-4-102] and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances; *781 “(ni) The sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crime and the defendant.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(a)(iii) — 1 case
State Ex Rel. Eggers v. Enright, 609 S.W.2d 381 (Mo. 1980). “§ 76-3-207 (1) (1978); Wyo.Stat. § 6-4-102(a)(iii) (1977). For statutes which mandate court sentencing even after a jury trial, see, e.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(b) — 1 case
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(c) — 1 case
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(d)(1) — 1 case
State v. Ramseur, 524 A.2d 188 (N.J. 1987). “In his summation in the penalty phase the defense attorney emphasized, as a mitigating factor, the testimony that Mr.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(d)(i) — 2 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 632 P.2d 79 (Wyo. 1981). “" A presentence hearing was conducted under § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977, [1] to determine whether appellant should be sentenced to *91 death or life imprisonment.”
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(e) — 2 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
Hopkinson v. State, 632 P.2d 79 (Wyo. 1981). “" A presentence hearing was conducted under § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977, [1] to determine whether appellant should be sentenced to *91 death or life imprisonment.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(f) — 2 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 632 P.2d 79 (Wyo. 1981). “" A presentence hearing was conducted under § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977, [1] to determine whether appellant should be sentenced to *91 death or life imprisonment.”
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(g) — 6 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
Hopkinson v. State, 632 P.2d 79 (Wyo. 1981). “" A presentence hearing was conducted under § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977, [1] to determine whether appellant should be sentenced to *91 death or life imprisonment.”
Johnson v. State, 665 P.2d 815 (Okla. Crim. App. 1983). “1980); Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(g) (Supp. 1977). See also, Nipps v.”
Glidewell v. State, 663 P.2d 738 (Okla. Crim. App. 1983). “1980); Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(g) (Supp. 1977). See also, Nipps v.”
Olsen v. State, 67 P.3d 536 (Wyo. 2003). “The most important reason for holding that §§ 6-4-102(g) and 6-4-1083 are constitutional is that they are an important and necessary part of the total sentencing structure.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(h) — 4 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
Hopkinson v. State, 632 P.2d 79 (Wyo. 1981). “" A presentence hearing was conducted under § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977, [1] to determine whether appellant should be sentenced to *91 death or life imprisonment.”
Engberg v. State, 686 P.2d 541 (Wyo. 1984). “2 [§ 6-4-102] and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances; "(iii) The sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crime and the defendant.”
Osborn v. State, 672 P.2d 777 (Wyo. 1983). “2 [§ 6-4-102] and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances; *781 “(ni) The sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crime and the defendant.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(h)(i) — 1 case
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(h)(ii) — 3 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 632 P.2d 79 (Wyo. 1981). “" A presentence hearing was conducted under § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977, [1] to determine whether appellant should be sentenced to *91 death or life imprisonment.”
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
Osborn v. State, 672 P.2d 777 (Wyo. 1983). “2 [§ 6-4-102] and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances; *781 “(ni) The sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crime and the defendant.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(h)(iii) — 1 case
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(h)(iv) — 2 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 632 P.2d 79 (Wyo. 1981). “" A presentence hearing was conducted under § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977, [1] to determine whether appellant should be sentenced to *91 death or life imprisonment.”
Engberg v. State, 686 P.2d 541 (Wyo. 1984). “2 [§ 6-4-102] and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances; "(iii) The sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crime and the defendant.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(h)(v) — 2 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
Hopkinson v. Shillinger, 645 F. Supp. 374 (D. Wyo. 1986). “” Petitioner asserts this provision is indistinguishable from Wyo.Stat. § 6-4-102(h)(v) (1977) which provides: “The murder was committed for the purpose of avoiding or preventing a lawful arrest or effecting an escape from custody.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(h)(vi) — 2 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
Engberg v. State, 686 P.2d 541 (Wyo. 1984). “2 [§ 6-4-102] and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances; "(iii) The sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crime and the defendant.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(h)(vii) — 2 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
Hopkinson v. State, 632 P.2d 79 (Wyo. 1981). “" A presentence hearing was conducted under § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977, [1] to determine whether appellant should be sentenced to *91 death or life imprisonment.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(j) — 2 cases
Engberg v. State, 686 P.2d 541 (Wyo. 1984). “2 [§ 6-4-102] and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances; "(iii) The sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crime and the defendant.”
Osborn v. State, 672 P.2d 777 (Wyo. 1983). “2 [§ 6-4-102] and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances; *781 “(ni) The sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crime and the defendant.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(j)(i) — 1 case
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). “Does the evidence support the jury's findings of aggravating circumstances enumerated in § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977 and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances? 17.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-4-102(j)(iv) — 2 cases
Hopkinson v. State, 632 P.2d 79 (Wyo. 1981). “" A presentence hearing was conducted under § 6-4-102, W.S. 1977, [1] to determine whether appellant should be sentenced to *91 death or life imprisonment.”
Osborn v. State, 672 P.2d 777 (Wyo. 1983). “2 [§ 6-4-102] and a lack of sufficient mitigating circumstances which outweigh the aggravating circumstances; *781 “(ni) The sentence of death is excessive or disproportionate to the penalty imposed in similar cases, considering both the crime and the defendant.”
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