Robert decides to make extra money by operating a fantasy football website where individuals can wager on the outcome of their fantasy football teams.Before starting the site,Robert checked with his attorney who told Robert that such a website did not violate the Texas gambling statute because the internet is regulated by the federal government,not the states.Three months after operating the site and making thousands of dollars,Texas Rangers arrest Robert for gambling promotion.Robert will be found not guilty of the charge due to the fact that his mistake of law was derived from legal advice from his attorney.

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Ignorance of the law or mistaken belief in the law is not a defense to a criminal charge. Even if Robert relied on his attorney's advice, he is still responsible for ensuring that his actions comply with the law. The fact that he made thousands of dollars through the website shows that he knew he was engaged in a potentially illegal activity.

Robert Decides to Make Extra Money by Operating a Fantasy