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Mike_25
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So minors caught betting where they shouldn't be, look out! There's some heat coming their way in the form of lawsuits, charges and all that lawyer BS. And who could blame the cops for cracking down on this? I mean these kids are breaking the law and disobeying their 'rents, what did they expect?
Some of the wannabe high rollers might find themselves in a world of legal trouble:
• Parents suing the casino. If some joint let their minor child start dropping stacks at the slots, they can sue the place for allowing it. And usually winning big, let's be real. The casino shoulda known better.
• Criminal charges. In rare cases, the prosecutor might decide to pursue criminal charges against the minor for "contributing to the delinquency" of themselves or some foolishness like that. Like I said, rare but can definitely happen, especially for repeat offenders or serious loser kids.
• Take the winnings. Anything the minor hustled at the tables or slots, it's considered illegally obtained funds. Confiscate it on the way out the door.
• Loss of custody. For real troublemaker kids that have turned to a life of high-stakes gambling to neglect all responsibility, this could lead to parents losing custody. Not ideal but on the table in extreme situations.
• Community service. Minors worst off will likely need to do some hours of picking up trash, cleaning parks or whatever else to embarrass them into never gambling underage again. Maybe community service will give them appreciation for an allowance they didn't blow at the roulette wheel.
• Required counseling. Betting addiction is a real thing, even at a young age. So for compulsive gamblers in particular, mandatory counseling, therapy or classes can be court ordered. Gotta learn to kick the habit!
• Grounded for life. Punishment from angry parents is gotta hurt the most. No phone, sports teams, hanging out with friends, dating - just a boring, grounded life until they move out at 35. Maybe that gives them perspective on the choices that led them there!
• Probation - Just to ensure good behavior after dealing with legal consequences. One more slip up and they're facing something way harsher. The goal here really is fear mongering youth into never gambling again underage.
Does the punishment fit the crime? Hard to say, when it's the law versus the life of a misguided teenager that's gonna have to live with it. But society sure does have a lot riding on keeping kids gambling in the right places and at the right ages! Moms and dads too for that matter.
Some of the wannabe high rollers might find themselves in a world of legal trouble:
• Parents suing the casino. If some joint let their minor child start dropping stacks at the slots, they can sue the place for allowing it. And usually winning big, let's be real. The casino shoulda known better.
• Criminal charges. In rare cases, the prosecutor might decide to pursue criminal charges against the minor for "contributing to the delinquency" of themselves or some foolishness like that. Like I said, rare but can definitely happen, especially for repeat offenders or serious loser kids.
• Take the winnings. Anything the minor hustled at the tables or slots, it's considered illegally obtained funds. Confiscate it on the way out the door.
• Loss of custody. For real troublemaker kids that have turned to a life of high-stakes gambling to neglect all responsibility, this could lead to parents losing custody. Not ideal but on the table in extreme situations.
• Community service. Minors worst off will likely need to do some hours of picking up trash, cleaning parks or whatever else to embarrass them into never gambling underage again. Maybe community service will give them appreciation for an allowance they didn't blow at the roulette wheel.
• Required counseling. Betting addiction is a real thing, even at a young age. So for compulsive gamblers in particular, mandatory counseling, therapy or classes can be court ordered. Gotta learn to kick the habit!
• Grounded for life. Punishment from angry parents is gotta hurt the most. No phone, sports teams, hanging out with friends, dating - just a boring, grounded life until they move out at 35. Maybe that gives them perspective on the choices that led them there!
• Probation - Just to ensure good behavior after dealing with legal consequences. One more slip up and they're facing something way harsher. The goal here really is fear mongering youth into never gambling again underage.
Does the punishment fit the crime? Hard to say, when it's the law versus the life of a misguided teenager that's gonna have to live with it. But society sure does have a lot riding on keeping kids gambling in the right places and at the right ages! Moms and dads too for that matter.
