Granny Invoking Problem Gambler Diversion Law in Theft Case
Published on:
Jun/29/2016
A Las Vegas granny says her theft of $500K from the plumbing company where she worked as a bookkeeper has invoked a little-used law Nevada state law to be placed in a court diversion and restitution program.
53-year-old Jerry Nann Meador appeared Wednesday in court along with her attorney and a prosecutor to work out a deal. A Clark County District Court judge will decide if Meador should serve the rest of her sentence under home arrest while getting treatment for her gambling addiction.
Last month, the grandmother was sentenced to a 4-to-10 year prison sentence
A Nevada law passed in 2009 allows judges to sentence nonviolent problem gamblers with a diagnosed disorder to treatment instead of prison.
- Jagajeet Chiba, Gambling911.com
