Salaiscooper v. Eighth Judicial District Court
Nevada Supreme Court
34 P.3d 509 (2001)
Relevant factsFree
Virginia Salaiscooper (defendant), arrested for solicitation of prostitution, petitioned the Nevada Supreme Court arguing that the district attorney's policy of denying female sellers of sex any plea negotiation -- while allowing buyers to negotiate and attend a diversion class -- was unconstitutional selective prosecution and gender discrimination in violation of equal protection.
IssueFree
Whether a district attorney's policy prohibiting plea negotiations with sellers of sex, but not buyers, is impermissible selective prosecution and violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution.