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Received "Charge Literal" in Reno, NV for "DEFRAUD PROPRIETOR, <$250 2666RN"

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wtw1ster

Junior Member
Received &quot;Charge Literal&quot; in Reno, NV for &quot;DEFRAUD PROPRIETOR, &lt;$250 2666RN&quot;

I received "Charge Literal" in Reno, NV for "DEFRAUD PROPRIETOR, <$250 2666RN". The police report states, "... he was arrested for defrauding a proprietor due to the fact he intended to deprive the [redacted] bar of his payment for drinks he consumed by not singing the ticket."

1) I provided my credit card to the bar upon ordering my first drink (1 of 2).
2) I had enough funds to cover both drinks (plus tip).
3) I never contested the charges.
4) The bar received payment for both drinks as evidenced by my credit card's balance sheet.

Does not signing the receipt mean that I am guilty of the charge?

I apologize if this is not in the right forum, but I was unable to identify where this post should go exactly. Thank you very much for your assistance!!!
 


Eekamouse

Senior Member
I received "Charge Literal" in Reno, NV for "DEFRAUD PROPRIETOR, <$250 2666RN". The police report states, "... he was arrested for defrauding a proprietor due to the fact he intended to deprive the [redacted] bar of his payment for drinks he consumed by not singing the ticket."

1) I provided my credit card to the bar upon ordering my first drink (1 of 2).
2) I had enough funds to cover both drinks (plus tip).
3) I never contested the charges.
4) The bar received payment for both drinks as evidenced by my credit card's balance sheet.

Does not signing the receipt mean that I am guilty of the charge?

I apologize if this is not in the right forum, but I was unable to identify where this post should go exactly. Thank you very much for your assistance!!!
And you didn't sign the receipt because why?
 

wtw1ster

Junior Member
Reason for not signing receipt

I was escorted out of the building by security. Then, Reno Police Department (RPD) Showed up due to alleged 'gross intoxication'. RPD actually brought me the receipt, but I refused to sign it at that time due to being distressed. I worked as a server long ago and knew that the bar would still receive payment if I did not sign.
 

Eekamouse

Senior Member
I was escorted out of the building by security. Then, Reno Police Department (RPD) Showed up due to alleged 'gross intoxication'. RPD actually brought me the receipt, but I refused to sign it at that time due to being distressed. I worked as a server long ago and knew that the bar would still receive payment if I did not sign.
That wasn't too smart of you, was it? Distressed why? Because you were so drunk they had to throw you out?
 

quincy

Senior Member
I received "Charge Literal" in Reno, NV for "DEFRAUD PROPRIETOR, <$250 2666RN". The police report states, "... he was arrested for defrauding a proprietor due to the fact he intended to deprive the [redacted] bar of his payment for drinks he consumed by not singing the ticket."

1) I provided my credit card to the bar upon ordering my first drink (1 of 2).
2) I had enough funds to cover both drinks (plus tip).
3) I never contested the charges.
4) The bar received payment for both drinks as evidenced by my credit card's balance sheet.

Does not signing the receipt mean that I am guilty of the charge?

I apologize if this is not in the right forum, but I was unable to identify where this post should go exactly. Thank you very much for your assistance!!!
In Reno, the municipal code violation is Section 8.10.050 for defrauding a proprietor and it mimics the state crime of defrauding a proprietor, NRS Chapter 205 Crimes Against Property, NRS 205.445.

Here is a link to the state crime: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-205.html#NRS205Sec445

You are faced with a misdemeanor for apparently refusing or willfully neglecting to pay for food (or absconding without paying for or offering to pay for food). It appears that, because you were charged with defrauding a proprietor, the police (and the restaurant) felt you were guilty of the charge when you refused to authorize the charge to your credit account by signing the slip.

You would be smart to speak to an attorney in your area for a review of the facts.
 

dave33

Senior Member
I received "Charge Literal" in Reno, NV for "DEFRAUD PROPRIETOR, <$250 2666RN". The police report states, "... he was arrested for defrauding a proprietor due to the fact he intended to deprive the [redacted] bar of his payment for drinks he consumed by not singing the ticket."

1) I provided my credit card to the bar upon ordering my first drink (1 of 2).
2) I had enough funds to cover both drinks (plus tip).
3) I never contested the charges.
4) The bar received payment for both drinks as evidenced by my credit card's balance sheet.

Does not signing the receipt mean that I am guilty of the charge?

I apologize if this is not in the right forum, but I was unable to identify where this post should go exactly. Thank you very much for your assistance!!!
You may have been charged because you annoyed the wrong person. Bring evidence of payment to court. goodluck.
 

wtw1ster

Junior Member
Thank you

quincy and dave: Thank you very much for your input. I believe I irritated RPD when I repeatedly told them, "I do not answer questions"; however, I did give them my photo ID and verified my name. I will bring proof of payment to the court hearing. Thanks again!!!
 

quincy

Senior Member
quincy and dave: Thank you very much for your input. I believe I irritated RPD when I repeatedly told them, "I do not answer questions"; however, I did give them my photo ID and verified my name. I will bring proof of payment to the court hearing. Thanks again!!!
Good luck in court, wtw1ster.

We all appreciate the thanks.
 

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