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Gang Definitions
A street gang is... |
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three or more people,
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who share a unique name or have identifiable marks or symbols, (such as tattoos, wearing certain styles of clothing, colors, hairstyles, graffiti, etc.)
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associate together on a regular basis and sometimes claim a specific location or territory,
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have an identifiable organization or hierarchy, (although the leader for one type of criminal activity may be different from that of another criminal activity),
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and either individually or collectively engage in antisocial, unlawful or criminal activity in an effort to further the gang's social or economical status.
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A gang crime is... |
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an incident in which a crime is committed,
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motivated not merely for personal incentive,
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with participation of two or more members of the gang, (with exceptions),
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and committed for the furtherance of the gang's social or economic status.
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Common crimes commited by gang members...
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Murder - The intentional killing of a person.
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Manslaughter - The unintentional killing of a person.
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Forcible Rape - Compulsory sexual intercourse by use or threat of physical force.
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Robbery - Theft by use or threat of physical force. (Physical injury to the victim is not necessary.)
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Terrorist Threats & Witness Intimidation - The threat of physical force or death and the present ability to complete the threat.
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Extortion - To obtain property from another with their consent induced by force or fear.
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Aggravated Assault - A physical attack intended to inflict serious bodily harm. (Physical injury to the victim is not necessary.)
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Simple Assault - A physical attack intended to inflict any bodily harm. (Physical injury to the victim is not necessary.)
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Burglary - The unlawful entry of a building in order to commit a crime.
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Larceny or Theft - The unlawful taking of property without use or threat of physical harm.
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Grant Theft Auto - The unlawful taking of a vehicle without use or threat of physical harm.
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Carjacking - The unlawful taking of a vehicle with the use or threat of physical force. (Physical injury to the victim is not necessary.)
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Drug Trafficking or Sales - Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.
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Drug Possession - Possession of a controlled substance without intent to sell.
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Vandalism - The intentional destruction of another's property.
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Arson - The intentional destruction of another's property by fire or burning.
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Public Disorder - A variety of offenses such as disorderly conduct, public intoxication or loitering.
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