Most major casinos in Las Vegas will issue checks known as “markers” as a courtesy for players who wish to gamble, but who do not want to carry large amounts of cash with them into the casinos. Typically, the marker indicates that it must be paid within a certain period of time, such as 30… Continue Reading »

The offense of forgery occurs when someone makes, alters, or counterfeits a writing, such as a check, or attempts to present a forged document though it were legitimate. Forgery is a felony offense in Nevada, carrying a penalty of up to four years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.   There are many… Continue Reading »