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1 Answer | Asked in Gaming and Criminal Law for Nevada on
Q: Possession of counterfeit gaming instrument (66016)

Summons in lieu of arrest

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answered on Aug 20, 2024

Possession of a counterfeit gaming instrument is a serious charge that can have significant legal consequences. The specific nature of the charge, such as under statute 66016, and the decision to issue a summons in lieu of arrest suggests that the authorities are treating the matter with a level of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Gaming and Libel & Slander for Nevada on
Q: What do I do if I have been falsely accused of committing a crime at a bar?
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answered on Jun 21, 2024

If you've been falsely accused of committing a crime at a bar, here are some steps you should consider taking:

1. Remain calm and do not discuss the accusation with anyone except your lawyer.

2. Do not speak to the police without an attorney present. Politely inform them that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Gaming for Nevada on
Q: What do I do if I have been falsely accused of committing a crime and reprimanded for it
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answered on Jun 21, 2024

Here's how I would advise handling a situation where you've been falsely accused of a crime and reprimanded:

1. Stay calm and don't panic. False accusations are serious, but there are ways to address them.

2. Do not discuss the accusation with anyone except your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gaming for Nevada on
Q: How do I press charges on a casino that took over $500 from me and said it was counterfeit. Escorted me out.

I was escorted out of the casino and told I could not come back. I know the money was good. I have never had any kind of evolvement with counterfeit.

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answered on Dec 12, 2023

If a casino confiscated your money, alleging it was counterfeit, take careful steps to address the situation. First, review your financial records to confirm the source and authenticity of the money. Collect witness statements from anyone who observed the incident and can vouch for the legitimacy... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Business Law, Gaming and Small Claims for Nevada on
Q: My hand was smashed extremely hard between two glass doors at a casino entrance. What's the right way to handle this?

Is there a liability on the casino I should be addressing since this may be an issue on something they should look into.

Thirty days later and my hand is still soar. Nobody there seemed to be of concern. I asked to speak to someone about it and I was asked rather rudly if I needed a... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 20, 2021

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your accident and injuries. At this point, you could reach out to attorneys in your area to discuss in further detail. Most attorneys who handle injury cases offer free initial consults. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming for Nevada on
Q: Is it legal to form a LLC(w/ mult members)in the state of Nevada for the purpose of entering casino sportsbook contests?

There would be an Nevada resident and a out of state Resident(s) as well as the LLC members. This would simply be so that any winnings would be declared by LLC and then distributed legally to the members based on ownership. This is not intended to bet sports or gamble in the traditional sense.... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jul 25, 2021

Perhaps you don't understand that you have asked a Florida law question about Nevada law; you should ask it in Justia > Ask a Lawyer > Florida.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Gaming, Intellectual Property and Patents (Intellectual Property) for Nevada on
Q: Hi, About Casino table game Patent number: D748736. How much would similar casino table game patent cost?

I´m planning to release new casino table game. So I´m interested about how much it costs. And which parts of patent process would be most expensive. THX

Peter D. Mlynek
Peter D. Mlynek
answered on Jun 20, 2017

Design patents applications preparation and filing run in the neighborhood of $1500 to $2000. Additionally, there is the cost of prosecution.

Good luck!

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