FOCL Practice Test

What criminal act occurs if either Pat or Dakota charges a fee for consensual sexual activity?

1. No crime occurs

2. Sexual assault

3. Prostitution

4. Aggravated perjury

The correct answer is: Prostitution

Charging a fee for consensual sexual activity is classified as prostitution. This term generally refers to the exchange of sexual services for money or other forms of compensation. Laws regarding prostitution vary widely by jurisdiction, but in many places, engaging in this activity—especially if it's done in exchange for a fee and without appropriate licensing or regulation—constitutes a criminal offense. In contrast, the other options describe different kinds of criminal acts. Sexual assault involves non-consensual sexual contact, which does not apply in this scenario, as the activity is consensual. Aggravated perjury pertains to the act of lying under oath, which is unrelated to the context of consensual sexual activity. The choice that accurately captures the essence of the situation described—charging a fee for sexual activities—is prostitution, making it the correct answer.