Sex And The Law In Los Angeles

December, 1979

Despite its image, Los Angeles is not permissive legally when it comes to sex. During the past decade, sex became a political issue; from strong community pressure came new local laws and staunch new prosecutorial efforts. L.A. is a town in which laws are enforced, vice cops do their jobs with almost demonic zeal."Some cities out West have the image of being hands off on vice matters," Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Mike Carroll says. "That's not our position. Ours is one of...