A man tells a woman to take him to a room to perform sex acts for $100. It's not yet performed. Which statement is true?

• A. It is not a crime because nothing happened yet
• B. It is prostitution because money is involved
• C. It is a crime of extortion
• D. It is a crime of assault

Answer: (B)

Understanding what constitutes prostitution in criminal law hinges on the exchange of sexual services for money. In this scenario, there is an explicit offer to perform sexual acts in return for a payment of $100. The presence of money as the motivating factor means the transaction is framed as a sale of sexual services, which fits the definition of prostitution even before any act occurs. The other options require threats or force (assault) or coercing someone through fear for payment (extortion), none of which are present here. So the situation is prostitution because the arrangement centers on exchanging sexual services for money.