Cleveland Casino Crime Attorneys
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If you’re facing casino-related criminal charges in Cleveland, you need a defense lawyer who understands the specific laws that govern gambling and casino operations. Casino offenses often involve complex evidence, surveillance footage, internal casino procedures, and specialized Ohio statutes that require experienced legal guidance.
At Patituce & Associates, we defend clients against all types of casino-related offenses. If you were arrested at JACK Cleveland Casino, call now.
Whether you were stopped inside the casino, cited after leaving the property, or charged based on later investigation, our team has the knowledge and courtroom experience to fight for your rights. When your freedom, reputation, and future are on the line, you need a defense team that will stand strong and fight aggressively on your behalf.
When you work with Patituce & Associates, you get:
- A team of former prosecutors with insider knowledge
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- A team that's handled over 20,000 criminal cases
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Contact our firm today at (440) 771-1175 for a free consultation with our casino crime lawyers in Cleveland. We are available to take your call 24/7.
Ohio Casino Crimes Under ORC § 3772.99
Ohio law specifically criminalizes a wide range of casino-related conduct under ORC § 3772.99.
Underage Gambling & Casino Access: ORC § 3772.99(D)
A person may be charged if they:
- Make a false statement on a casino application
- Permit someone under 21 to wager
- Help or encourage a person under 21 to enter or attempt to enter a casino
- Enter a casino while under 21, unless entering a permitted area
Casino employees or operators can also be charged for gambling at their own casino or affiliated facility, unless it is part of their job duties.
These crimes are charged as first-degree misdemeanors for a first offense and fifth-degree felonies for second and subsequent offenses.
Cheating & Fraud at Casino Games: ORC § 3772.99(E)
Ohio law treats cheating at a casino very seriously.
Under ORC § 3772.99, a person can be charged for:
- Using or possessing devices to predict game outcomes, track cards, or analyze betting strategy
- Cheating at a casino game
- Manufacturing or distributing cheating devices or materials
- Altering or misrepresenting game outcomes
- Wagering after acquiring secret or non-public information
- Assisting someone else in using secret information to place wagers
- Claiming or collecting winnings fraudulently
- Claiming more winnings than were actually earned
- Using counterfeit chips, tokens, or cashless wagering instruments
- Possessing devices that open or affect casino game machines
- Possessing materials used to manufacture cheating devices
- Operating a casino game or skill-based machine operation improperly
These crimes are charged as fifth-degree felonies for a first offense and fourth-degree felonies for second and subsequent offenses.
Bribery & Corruption: ORC § 3772.99(G)
If you’re accused of bribing casino personnel or accepting bribes to influence game outcomes or official actions, Ohio law imposes harsh penalties.
These charges include:
- Offering or giving anything of value to influence casino employees or officials
- Soliciting or accepting bribes to influence casino outcomes or official decisions
These crimes are charged as third-degree felony offenses.
Financial Reporting Violations: ORC § 3772.99(H)
Casino transactions are closely monitored for money laundering and reporting violations.
ORC § 3772.99 also criminalizes:
- Failing to file required federal or state financial reports
- Filing reports with false or omitted information
- Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
These crimes are charged as fifth-degree felonies for a first offense and fourth-degree felonies for second and subsequent offenses.
Related Casino Offenses Commonly Charged in Cleveland
In addition to ORC § 3772.99 offenses, people are often charged with related crimes connected to casino activity, such as:
- Cheating at gambling (ORC § 2915.02)
- Theft (ORC § 2913.02)
- Forgery (ORC § 2913.31)
- Disorderly conduct (ORC § 2917.11)
- Assault (ORC § 2903.13)
- Aggravated menacing (ORC § 2903.21)
- Identity fraud (ORC § 2913.49)
- Criminal trespass (ORC § 2911.21)
We Defend Clients Across Ohio
If you were arrested or charged at JACK Cleveland Casino, or elsewhere in Ohio, our team can help. Evidence is gathered quickly, and casinos work closely with law enforcement, so if you’re facing casino-related charges, time matters. Call our attorneys at Patituce & Associates for the help you need.
Call (440) 771-1175 for a free consultation with our casino lawyers in Cleveland. We're available 24/7.
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