Gambling Crimes

Travis County Gambling Crimes Defense

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Heightened awareness of how certain activities in the United States are being used to finance terrorist organizations and an increased pressure on local governments to "enhance their revenue streams" have combined to make the enforcement of anti-gambling laws very attractive to Texas prosecutors in recent years. If you are tempted to think that a gambling charge is not that serious, don't be. Contact an attorney about these charges or you may be playing right into the prosecutors' hands.

At Bristol Myers & Associates, P.C., we represent individuals and business owners in the Austin area and throughout the state of Texas who have been charged with gambling crimes such as promoting gambling and possessing gambling devices like 8-Liner machines. Although individual gamblers themselves can have gambling charges brought against them, it is usually the business operator or owner of a gaming place that prosecutors will go after.

In most cases, gambling crimes are going to be Class A misdemeanors or below. These charges carry up to a one-year jail sentence and a maximum fine of $4000 dollars. However, if not handled properly a misdemeanor gambling charge can develop into a RICO or conspiracy case which might allow the government to seize the property or business where the gambling occurred altogether. Our firm will fight to prevent that from happening and to make certain that your rights are protected throughout.

Contacting Our Law Firm

For answers to your questions about Texas' gambling laws and an honest evaluation of your case—call or contact us in Austin, Texas, and talk to a lawyer about the gambling crimes you have been charged with. Initial consultations are free and you will leave our office with a much better understanding of your current situation than you had coming in.