Penal Code § 186.22 is the primary California statute that prohibits criminal street gang activity. Participating in a gang is its own separate charge, while committing a crime for a gang’s benefit increases your penalty for the underlying offense. Here are five key things to know: Gangs are defined as groups of 3 or more …
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