Which penalty classification applies to the act of solicitation of prostitution without prior convictions?

The penalty classification for solicitation of prostitution without prior convictions is a Class B misdemeanor. This classification is established by Texas law, which indicates that the act of soliciting another person for prostitution, particularly without any prior offenses, falls under this category. A Class B misdemeanor can carry penalties that include a fine and a possible jail sentence of up to 180 days.

A Class A misdemeanor, on the other hand, is reserved for more serious offenses or those that may involve additional aggravating factors. A State Jail Felony involves offenses that carry more severe penalties and typically relate to more serious crimes. The designation of 3DF (third-degree felony) also pertains to more serious crimes that carry higher penalties as well. Thus, for someone with no prior convictions soliciting prostitution, the appropriate penalty classification is Class B misdemeanor.