{ "batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c1", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: anchor: official code chapter holding prostitution offences", "summary": "ANCHOR: Delaware's prostitution offences sit in Title 11 (Crimes and Criminal Procedure), Chapter 5 (Specific Offenses), Subchapter VII (Offenses Against Public Health, Order and Decency), Part B 'Offenses Involving Public Indecency' (11 Del. C. §§ 1341-1356), published on the Delaware Code Online at delcode.delaware.gov.", "body": "ANCHOR: Delaware's prostitution offences sit in Title 11 (Crimes and Criminal Procedure), Chapter 5 (Specific Offenses), Subchapter VII (Offenses Against Public Health, Order and Decency), Part B 'Offenses Involving Public Indecency' (11 Del. C. §§ 1341-1356), published on the Delaware Code Online at delcode.delaware.gov.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online (Delaware Legislative Council, Division of Research) actually says:\n\n“CHAPTER 5. Specific Offenses Subchapter VII. Offenses Against Public Health, Order and Decency”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online (Delaware Legislative Council, Division of Research)", "evidence_quote": "CHAPTER 5. Specific Offenses Subchapter VII. Offenses Against Public Health, Order and Decency", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "anchor: official code chapter holding prostitution offences", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c2", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: anchor: Part B heading", "summary": "Within Subchapter VII, the prostitution sections are grouped under Part B, headed 'Offenses Involving Public Indecency'.", "body": "Within Subchapter VII, the prostitution sections are grouped under Part B, headed 'Offenses Involving Public Indecency'.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“Part B Offenses Involving Public Indecency”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "Part B Offenses Involving Public Indecency", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "anchor: Part B heading", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c3", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1342 prostitution - definition (fee + sexual conduct)", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1342(a)(1) defines prostitution as engaging, agreeing or offering to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee; the offence turns on both a fee and sexual conduct with another person.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1342(a)(1) defines prostitution as engaging, agreeing or offering to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee; the offence turns on both a fee and sexual conduct with another person.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“1342. Prostitution; class B misdemeanor. (a) (1) A person, 18 years or older, is guilty of prostitution when the person engages or agrees or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee. (2) Prostitution is a class B misdemeanor.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "1342. Prostitution; class B misdemeanor. (a) (1) A person, 18 years or older, is guilty of prostitution when the person engages or agrees or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee. (2) Prostitution is a class B misdemeanor.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1342 prostitution - definition (fee + sexual conduct)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c4", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1342(b) enhanced penalty near school/residence/church", "summary": "Under 11 Del. C. § 1342(b)(1), prostitution on or within 1,000 feet of a school, residence, church, synagogue or other place of worship is a class A misdemeanor with a $500 minimum mandatory fine; notably the list includes any 'residence'.", "body": "Under 11 Del. C. § 1342(b)(1), prostitution on or within 1,000 feet of a school, residence, church, synagogue or other place of worship is a class A misdemeanor with a $500 minimum mandatory fine; notably the list includes any 'residence'.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“(b) (1) Any person, 18 years or older, found guilty of an act of prostitution when such crime has occurred on or within 1,000 feet of the property of any school, residence, church, synagogue or other place of worship shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. The minimum mandatory fine shall be $500. This fine shall not be suspended.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "(b) (1) Any person, 18 years or older, found guilty of an act of prostitution when such crime has occurred on or within 1,000 feet of the property of any school, residence, church, synagogue or other place of worship shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. The minimum mandatory fine shall be $500. This fine shall not be suspended.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1342(b) enhanced penalty near school/residence/church", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c5", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1343 patronizing a prostitute - elements", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1343(a) makes it patronizing a prostitute to pay (or agree to pay) a fee for sexual conduct 'with the person', or to solicit another to engage in sexual conduct with the person for a fee; the payer-side offence is framed around sexual conduct with the payer.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1343(a) makes it patronizing a prostitute to pay (or agree to pay) a fee for sexual conduct 'with the person', or to solicit another to engage in sexual conduct with the person for a fee; the payer-side offence is framed around sexual conduct with the payer.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“(2) The person pays or agrees to pay a fee to another person pursuant to an agreement or understanding that in return therefor that person or a third person will engage in sexual conduct with the person; or”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "(2) The person pays or agrees to pay a fee to another person pursuant to an agreement or understanding that in return therefor that person or a third person will engage in sexual conduct with the person; or", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1343 patronizing a prostitute - elements", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c6", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1343(a)(3) solicitation element", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1343(a)(3) covers soliciting or requesting another person to engage in sexual conduct with the person in return for a fee.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1343(a)(3) covers soliciting or requesting another person to engage in sexual conduct with the person in return for a fee.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“(3) The person solicits or requests another person to engage in sexual conduct with the person in return for a fee.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "(3) The person solicits or requests another person to engage in sexual conduct with the person in return for a fee.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1343(a)(3) solicitation element", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c7", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1343 penalty", "summary": "Under 11 Del. C. § 1343(b), patronizing a prostitute is a misdemeanor with a $500 minimum mandatory fine, and a class E felony where the person sought is an exploited minor.", "body": "Under 11 Del. C. § 1343(b), patronizing a prostitute is a misdemeanor with a $500 minimum mandatory fine, and a class E felony where the person sought is an exploited minor.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“(b) (1) Patronizing a prostitute is a misdemeanor, except as set forth under paragraph (b)(2) of this section. The minimum mandatory fine shall be $500. This fine shall not be suspended.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "(b) (1) Patronizing a prostitute is a misdemeanor, except as set forth under paragraph (b)(2) of this section. The minimum mandatory fine shall be $500. This fine shall not be suspended.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1343 penalty", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c8", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1344 no defense", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1344 provides that it is no defense to a prostitution prosecution that the persons were of the same sex or that the fee-receiver was male and the payer female.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1344 provides that it is no defense to a prostitution prosecution that the persons were of the same sex or that the fee-receiver was male and the payer female.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“In any prosecution for prostitution it is no defense that the persons were of the same sex, or that the person who received, agreed to receive or solicited a fee was a male and the person who paid, agreed or offered to pay the fee was a female.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "In any prosecution for prostitution it is no defense that the persons were of the same sex, or that the person who received, agreed to receive or solicited a fee was a male and the person who paid, agreed or offered to pay the fee was a female.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1344 no defense", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c9", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1345 STD screening", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1345(a) requires anyone convicted under § 1342 or § 1343 to be ordered to undergo testing for sexually transmitted diseases.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1345(a) requires anyone convicted under § 1342 or § 1343 to be ordered to undergo testing for sexually transmitted diseases.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“(a) Any person convicted under § 1342 or § 1343 of this title shall be ordered to undergo testing for sexually transmitted diseases, abbreviated “STD,” as designated by the Department of Health and Social Services in its rules and regulations.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "(a) Any person convicted under § 1342 or § 1343 of this title shall be ordered to undergo testing for sexually transmitted diseases, abbreviated “STD,” as designated by the Department of Health and Social Services in its rules and regulations.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1345 STD screening", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c10", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1351 promoting prostitution 3rd degree", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1351 makes knowingly advancing or profiting from prostitution promoting prostitution in the third degree, a class F felony; this is the provision most relevant to someone who pays or is paid by another person in connection with paid sexual conduct.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1351 makes knowingly advancing or profiting from prostitution promoting prostitution in the third degree, a class F felony; this is the provision most relevant to someone who pays or is paid by another person in connection with paid sexual conduct.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“A person is guilty of promoting prostitution in the third degree when the person knowingly advances or profits from prostitution. Promoting prostitution in the third degree is a class F felony.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "A person is guilty of promoting prostitution in the third degree when the person knowingly advances or profits from prostitution. Promoting prostitution in the third degree is a class F felony.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1351 promoting prostitution 3rd degree", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c11", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1352 promoting prostitution 2nd degree", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1352(a)(1) makes it promoting prostitution in the second degree (class E felony) to advance or profit from prostitution by managing, advertising or owning a prostitution business or enterprise involving 2 or more prostitutes.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1352(a)(1) makes it promoting prostitution in the second degree (class E felony) to advance or profit from prostitution by managing, advertising or owning a prostitution business or enterprise involving 2 or more prostitutes.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“(1) Advances or profits from prostitution by managing, supervising, controlling, operating, conducting, advertising, or owning, either alone or in association with others, a house of prostitution or a prostitution business or enterprise, including an illicit massage establishment, involving prostitution activity by 2 or more prostitutes.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "(1) Advances or profits from prostitution by managing, supervising, controlling, operating, conducting, advertising, or owning, either alone or in association with others, a house of prostitution or a prostitution business or enterprise, including an illicit massage establishment, involving prostitution activity by 2 or more prostitutes.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1352 promoting prostitution 2nd degree", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c12", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1353 promoting prostitution 1st degree", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1353(a)(1) makes it promoting prostitution in the first degree, a class C felony, to advance prostitution by compelling a person by force or intimidation.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1353(a)(1) makes it promoting prostitution in the first degree, a class C felony, to advance prostitution by compelling a person by force or intimidation.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“(1) Advances prostitution by compelling a person by force or intimidation to engage in prostitution or profits from such coercive conduct by another.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "(1) Advances prostitution by compelling a person by force or intimidation to engage in prostitution or profits from such coercive conduct by another.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1353 promoting prostitution 1st degree", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c13", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1354 corroboration", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1354 bars a promoting-prostitution conviction based solely on the uncorroborated testimony of the person whose prostitution was allegedly advanced or profited from.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1354 bars a promoting-prostitution conviction based solely on the uncorroborated testimony of the person whose prostitution was allegedly advanced or profited from.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“A person shall not be convicted of promoting prostitution or of an attempt to promote prostitution solely on the uncorroborated testimony of a person whose prostitution activity or exploitation the person is alleged to have advanced or attempted to advance”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "A person shall not be convicted of promoting prostitution or of an attempt to promote prostitution solely on the uncorroborated testimony of a person whose prostitution activity or exploitation the person is alleged to have advanced or attempted to advance", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1354 corroboration", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c14", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1355 permitting prostitution (premises)", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1355 makes it a class B misdemeanor for a person who possesses or controls premises known to be used for prostitution to fail to halt or abate that use within a reasonable time.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1355 makes it a class B misdemeanor for a person who possesses or controls premises known to be used for prostitution to fail to halt or abate that use within a reasonable time.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“(a) A person is guilty of permitting prostitution when, having possession or control of premises which the person knows are being used for prostitution or exploitation purposes, the person fails to halt or abate such use within a reasonable period of time. (b) Permitting prostitution is a class B misdemeanor.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "(a) A person is guilty of permitting prostitution when, having possession or control of premises which the person knows are being used for prostitution or exploitation purposes, the person fails to halt or abate such use within a reasonable period of time. (b) Permitting prostitution is a class B misdemeanor.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1355 permitting prostitution (premises)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c15", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1356 definitions - advance prostitution", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1356(1) defines 'advance prostitution' for §§ 1342-1355, including procuring or soliciting patrons and providing persons or premises for prostitution purposes.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1356(1) defines 'advance prostitution' for §§ 1342-1355, including procuring or soliciting patrons and providing persons or premises for prostitution purposes.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“(1) “Advance prostitution” means when a person, acting other than as a prostitute or as a patron thereof, knowingly does any of the following: a. Causes or aids a person to commit or engage in prostitution. b. Procures or solicits patrons for prostitution. c. Provides persons or premises for prostitution purposes.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "(1) “Advance prostitution” means when a person, acting other than as a prostitute or as a patron thereof, knowingly does any of the following: a. Causes or aids a person to commit or engage in prostitution. b. Procures or solicits patrons for prostitution. c. Provides persons or premises for prostitution purposes.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1356 definitions - advance prostitution", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_c16", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: § 1356 definitions - profit from prostitution", "summary": "11 Del. C. § 1356(6) defines 'profit from prostitution' as accepting money or property under an agreement to participate in the proceeds of prostitution activity, by someone other than the prostitute paid for personally rendered services. Note: § 1356 does not itself define 'sexual conduct' (the obscenity sections §1364/§1365 carry their own definitions); no Delaware court decision or AG opinion on filmed paid content was located in this run.", "body": "11 Del. C. § 1356(6) defines 'profit from prostitution' as accepting money or property under an agreement to participate in the proceeds of prostitution activity, by someone other than the prostitute paid for personally rendered services. Note: § 1356 does not itself define 'sexual conduct' (the obscenity sections §1364/§1365 carry their own definitions); no Delaware court decision or AG opinion on filmed paid content was located in this run.\n\nWhat Delaware Code Online actually says:\n\n“(6) “Profit from prostitution” means when a person, acting other than as a prostitute receiving compensation for personally rendered prostitution services, accepts or receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement or understanding with another person whereby the person profiting participates or is to participate in the proceeds of prostitution activity.”\n\nNote: Claude session research 2026-10-23 (web search + fetch of the official page); quote re-checked by the verify gate", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Delaware Code Online", "evidence_quote": "(6) “Profit from prostitution” means when a person, acting other than as a prostitute receiving compensation for personally rendered prostitution services, accepts or receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement or understanding with another person whereby the person profiting participates or is to participate in the proceeds of prostitution activity.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "§ 1356 definitions - profit from prostitution", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "DE", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-de" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_q1", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: could_not_verify: whether filming paid sex for sale falls under these statutes", "summary": "Delaware borders Maryland to its south and west, Pennsylvania to its north, New Jersey to its northeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to its east.", "body": "Delaware borders Maryland to its south and west, Pennsylvania to its north, New Jersey to its northeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to its east.\n\nWhat en.wikipedia.org actually says:\n\n“It borders Maryland to its south and west, Pennsylvania to its north, New Jersey to its northeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to its east.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaware", "last_verified": "2026-10-24", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "en.wikipedia.org", "evidence_quote": "It borders Maryland to its south and west, Pennsylvania to its north, New Jersey to its northeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to its east.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "could_not_verify: whether filming paid sex for sale falls under these statutes", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_q2", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: could_not_verify: whether filming paid sex for sale falls under these statutes", "summary": "Delaware is divided into three counties: New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County.", "body": "Delaware is divided into three counties: New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County.\n\nWhat en.wikipedia.org actually says:\n\n“The state is divided into three counties, the fewest number of counties of any of the 50 U.S. states; from north to south, the three counties are: New Castle County , Kent County , and Sussex County .”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaware", "last_verified": "2026-10-24", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "en.wikipedia.org", "evidence_quote": "The state is divided into three counties, the fewest number of counties of any of the 50 U.S. states; from north to south, the three counties are: New Castle County , Kent County , and Sussex County .", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "could_not_verify: whether filming paid sex for sale falls under these statutes", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r419_delaware_prostitution_statute_every_section_delaware_419_q3", "category": "Safety", "title": "Delaware: could_not_verify: whether filming paid sex for sale falls under these statutes", "summary": "Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States on December 7, 1787.", "body": "Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States on December 7, 1787.\n\nWhat en.wikipedia.org actually says:\n\n“On December 7, 1787, Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States , earning it the nickname \"The First State\".”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaware", "last_verified": "2026-10-24", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "en.wikipedia.org", "evidence_quote": "On December 7, 1787, Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States , earning it the nickname \"The First State\".", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "419-delaware-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Delaware", "topic": "could_not_verify: whether filming paid sex for sale falls under these statutes", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }