Quote: Originally Posted by BuffaloChips Personally, I think the cop jumped the gun in that case. He didn't actually catch him in any actions that were actually illegal. Nor was any of that disorderly. Regardless if he was trying to solicit something or not, he didn't commit any illegal acts.

Those in law enforcement can back me up/correct me as needed, but the disorderly conduct charge is a way to lessen the charge and/or lower the burden of proof.

Solicitation is illegal even if the hooking doesn't take place... same as attempted murder, or conspiracy to commit X.

If he didn't have any criminal intent and/or think he was doing something wrong, why would he agree to the guilty plea?