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My wife's friends husband whom I shall refer to as Carl was arrested over the weekend for solicitation of a prostitute.

His story as told to his wife and then relayed to mine goes like this.

He was in a convenience store parking lot putting gas into his work truck. He owns an exterminator company. A woman approaches and asks if he would like something for 40$ and to meet him behind the store. His reply was "Sure, whatever" meant as a sarcastic response. He got into his truck without going to the back of the store. He then was stopped by uniformed cops as he was driving away and arrested for solicitation.

He was brought to the back of the store where there were about 10 other men being processed for similar charges. A night in jail and a marriage on the brink.

My wife called a friend of ours in law enforcement and ran the story by him. He says that recordings are usually made of this sort of sting and possibly video evidence. The arrest was made possibly because Carl did not respond in a negative manner to the solicitation. His intent was not clear.

Carls wife would like to believe him but he has done stupid stuff before. Usually not involving prostitutes but has been know not to come home till early morning when out with the boys. He has curbed this behaviour in the past 2 years.
Carl also has erectile dysfunction so spontaneous action is not his forte.

What do you think great minds of PPOT. Any experience with this matter?