Though sex work is legal in Hong Kong, there are several laws that restrict sex work (see "Related Laws" below), leaving sex workers in a very vulnerable position from a legal standpoint. Such ambiguities on top of a general ignorance of legal aids often lead to inappropriate actions, such as the act of pleading guilty in hope of more lenient sentence when caught by police. These actions may constitute a HK$10,000 penalty (double for migrants) and up to 6 months' imprisonment.