Bad Check Criminal Charges: You Can Fix a Mistake
Casino Marker Default? Our Lawyers Have Gaming Industry Experience
Have you bounced a check or casino marker and now face criminal prosecution? Most people write bad checks by accident or at a time when finances are low. Criminal charges make a challenging time even more difficult.
Inexperience with the court system can make the problem worse. Bad check and casino marker default violations are often committed by people with no prior criminal record. Don't panic, but do get legal representation.
The criminal defense law firm of Ciciliano & Associates, LLP provides answers to your questions and a vigorous defense. Call 702.487.3530. We handle cases in Clark County and Southern Nevada, including out-of-state visitors charged with check fraud after a trip to Las Vegas.
Experienced in Bad Check Cases and Casino Marker Default
Bounced check charges or casino marker default can result in a criminal record, and sometimes jail time and significant fines. It is important that your attorney knows how to defend these cases. We work to show there was no intent to defraud. Often, bad checks result from recordkeeping errors, and casino marker defaults follow financial problems.
Our attorneys represent you in court hearings and work to reduce or eliminate your charges. We can often work with the court to arrange a payment plan for the money you owe. If you commit to paying back unpaid sums, charges are often dropped and serious legal consequences can be avoided.
Casino markers are treated as checks under Nevada law. If you failed to repay a marker within the stated grace period or had insufficient funds to cover the marker, the county prosecutor may bring charges of felony theft by check. Attorneys Luke Ciciliano and Peter James put themselves through law school working as table games dealers in various Las Vegas casinos and have 20 years of combined experience in the gaming industry. They understand casino markers and know the questions to ask. Did the client understand the terms of casino credit? How long does the casino hold markers before calling them in? How short was your account when the marker was cashed?
Ready to Help
We explain our fees up front and we accept credit cards. Our law office is conveniently located on 10th Street near the federal courthouse in Las Vegas. Contact us online or call 702.487.3530.
