Solicitation is also a crime under the criminal laws of most states. “Solicitation of prostitution” is usually defined as offering or agreeing to commit prostitution. Soliciting is sometimes thought of as attempted prostitution. Further, prosecutors use the crime to file criminal charges against the person trying to pay for sexual services from a prostitute. Solicitation is usually charged as a misdemeanor and offenders may face the same penalties as prostitution. Note that people who are guilty of either solicitation or prostitution are not required to register as sex offenders.