Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Gambling poker machines

What is the penalty for running poker machines for profit


Asked on 12/06/05, 11:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Kidd Law Offices of Robert P. Kidd

Re: Gambling poker machines

In order to figure out the penalty, you would need the exact charges and the Chapter and section of the Mass. General Laws under which the person was charged. For example M.G.L. Chapter 266, section 12(a). Misdemeanor charges in Mss. carry penalties of up to 2 1/2/ years in the House of Correction and felonies carry up to life in prison depending on the crime.

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Answered on 12/06/05, 2:55 pm


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