People v. Torres

Defendant was convicted, after bench trial, of solicitation of a sexual act. State submitted as exhibits the ad for escort services (created by detective) to which Defendant responded and text messages exchanged between Defendant and law enforcement officers. Defendant was proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Evidence was overwhelming that Defendant intended to pay money in exchange for a sex act. The offense of solicitation is completed when the principal offense is commanded, encouraged, or requested with the intent that it be committed. The fact that the evidence did not show that Defendant showed the undercover deputy money or that the officers never recovered any money is immaterial. (HUTCHINSON and HUDSON, concurring.)