FOCL Practice Test

What crime has Renee committed in operating her massage parlor as a front for prostitution?

1. Promotion of illegal activity

2. Prostitution

3. Aggravated promotion of prostitution

4. Human trafficking

The correct answer is: Aggravated promotion of prostitution

The act of operating a massage parlor as a front for prostitution falls into the category of aggravated promotion of prostitution when specific conditions are met, such as the involvement of multiple individuals in the operation or establishing substantial financial gains from the illicit activity. This crime typically involves not just engaging in prostitution but also promoting it or benefiting from it in a more organized and extensive manner. In this scenario, if Renee is using her massage parlor as a conduit for prostitution, she is not merely engaging in the act itself but facilitating an environment where it can flourish, which elevates the nature of the offense. The elements of aggravated promotion of prostitution could include recruiting or coercing individuals to engage in prostitution or operating a significant establishment that facilitates the trade, indicating a more serious level of criminal involvement. The other options denote varying degrees of involvement in illegal sexual activity but do not encapsulate the enhanced nature of Renee's offense as an operator of an establishment specifically designed for such purposes. Therefore, the classification of her actions as aggravated promotion of prostitution underscores the seriousness and complexity of her involvement in illegal activities.