Tips for Staying Out of Legal Trouble as an Escort

Whether you just started your escort career or you have years of experience, knowing how to stay out of legal troubles is a must if you want to have a long and successful escort career. Don't worry, you won't have to spend hours reading the law books. Here, at Escort Rankings, we want you to be informed and safe from legal issues you may encounter as an escort, and it's all this article is about.

Escort is not another word for prostitute, as some people think. You should know that prostitution is illegal while operating (working) as an escort is perfectly legal. By working as an escort, you'll only get in trouble with the law if you engage in illegal practices. Promoting your business and services in the wrong way or in the wrong places also can get you in legal trouble. Every business/industry has its own rules (do's and don'ts) and so does the escort industry. 

Escorts Must Be Of Legal Age

One of the most important things to know about escorting is that you must be of legal age if you want to work as an escort. You must read the state law (your local state law) to find out what is the legal age for a person to engage in escorting business. It's illegal for a minor to be an escort.

If you aren't legal of age, and you're posing as an escort, not only you are breaking the law, but your clients are breaking it too. It does not matter if you or your clients didn't know you were breaking the law, you both will be charged and prosecuted.

Your Clients Must Be Of Legal Age Too

It is illegal for escorts to offer their service or to engage in intercourse with a person who is not legally of age. It would be wise to state on your profile that you don't offer any services to minors. If you have doubts that your potential client is underage, it's best to refuse to provide any services, unless he provides you with proof.

Familiarise Yourself with State Laws

It's most important to know your local laws, but if you change the state, make sure to update your knowledge about the laws of the state you're in. This is very important if you travel with the client, or if you move to another state to live and work. Not all states have the same laws, so what is legal in one state can be illegal in another.

Do your research. Informing yourself about the state laws concerning your profession is a powerful tool. The better you know the do's and don'ts, the easier it will be for you to recognize and to keep away from things that can get you into legal troubles.

Put Your Services in Writing

It is very important to put your services in writing. This way, you'll avoid unpleasant and awkward situations. Also, it will protect you legally, and from misinterpretations, meaning that clients can't expect anything that is not listed on your profile.

If you invested in your appearance and you had time to do a photoshoot to show it, you'll have an extra few minutes to ensure you don't get into legal problems. Also, by giving all the necessary information to your clients, your profile won't look fake. On the contrary, your escort profile will stand out and look professional.

Besides information about your services, you should also point out that anything outside of the services on your profile is a matter of personal choice and preferences (between you and a client), and not the part of (or included in) the compensation for your time and companionship.

Be Extra Cautious on Outcalls

Escorts who offer sexual services must be aware of the place, surroundings, and circumstances when going to meet a client for an outcall. It is illegal to engage in any kind of sexual activity if a person who's not of legal age is present, or could be expected to be present.

Whether you meet your client at his place or a hotel room, before engaging in any activities, make sure that no one is in the apartment but you and your client. Also, engaging in sexual activities near playgrounds, school grounds, or daycare centres is illegal too.

If you want to know more about how to stay safe on outcalls, or need some other advice, feel free to check them out on Escort Rankings.

Don't Accept Money For Sexual Services

Selling sexual services is an illegal act, so you should never do that. You are getting paid for your companionship and your time, and that is perfectly legal. If a client tries to pay you for your services, and claim he is paying for sex, don't accept. Instead, correct him that he pays for the time you'll spend with him. Any activity and interaction (sexual or non-sexual) that is not part of your services is something that may happen between two consenting adults.

Pay Your Taxes

Failing to file your taxes and report your income is one of the fastest ways to get in legal trouble. It's wise to find an accountant, or you can do it yourself if you are sure you can handle it. When reporting your income, it's a good idea to report it as compensation for providing personal services. Here is why. Many professionals such as personal assistants, cosmetologists, and housekeepers report their income as providing personal services, so you can too.

Join the Escort Community

It is always wise to be part of the community so meet other escorts near you. Escorts stick together, so you'll always have someone to watch your back, guide you, or teach you. Whether you want to know more about how to stay safe on incalls or outcalls, how to stay out of legal troubles, or want to check the background of your potential client, you'll find many answers among experienced escorts.

Read Reviews

Reviews are not only useful for clients, but also for escorts, and you can find out a lot about clients by reading their reviews. This way, you'll see if the client is trusted and safe to accept his booking. Some clients can get you into legal trouble, and you want to avoid such clients. By reading reviews, you'll gain insight into their experiences, behaviour, and thoughts.

If you wonder how and where to find reviews, we have great news for you, because you are already in the right place. Escort Rankings offers the largest database of independent escort profiles and escort agencies, along with reviews and rankings.

It's simple to navigate through the site and to find what you're looking for. Do you want to read the reviews? No problem. Let's say you want to read the Montréal escorts reviews. All you have to do is to select (click on) the city name, and that's it. All Montréal escorts profiles, reviews and ratings are in the palm of your hand.