In an attempt to be tough on crime, prosecutors and police often mistake legal escort services for illegal solicitation and prostitution activities. State law does not prohibit escort services, which are paid dating services. Consenting adults can legally pay to go on a date with someone else, so long as the payment is for companionship and not for sexual acts. Often, however, prosecutors try to blur the lines between legal and illegal. As a result, many people face a solicitation charge simply for using a legitimate escort service.