Oakley avoids jail time after pleading no contest in Vegas cheating case

Charles Oakley pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct based on an incident during which he allegedly cheated at a Las Vegas casino on July 8, according to TMZ Sports.

The plea bargain resolves the case for the former New York Knicks All-Star, who was initially charged with a Class B felony that carried a possible sentence of one-to-six years in prison with a fine of up to $10,000. Because the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, Oakley will face no jail time and reportedly pay a fine of $1,000.

Oakley's attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, said their client "appreciates the professionalism of the district attorney and the Cosmopolitan in resolving this event."

Oakley was arrested by Nevada Gaming Control Board enforcement agents at the Cosmopolitan under suspicion of cheating. Citing court documents, TMZ reported that Oakley adjusted three separate wagers on Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em when the outcomes were already decided, pulling back a $100 chip in one instance and adding chips to two other hands he was already set to win, increasing his payout by $125.