State Sen. Ralph Shortey will resign, his attorney said Monday night.

Shortey, R-Oklahoma City, is charged with three felonies — engaging in child prostitution, engaging in prostitution within 1,000 feet of a church and transporting a minor for prostitution.

He has hired Oklahoma City attorney Ed Blau, a former prosecutor, as his defense attorney. Blau confirmed Monday night he advised Shortey to resign from the Senate. He said Shortey agreed and will step down by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Also Monday, the FBI confirmed agents have searched Shortey's home in south Oklahoma City.