{"id":729,"date":"2024-02-19T11:59:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T11:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/?page_id=729"},"modified":"2024-02-26T05:12:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T05:12:24","slug":"gang-crimes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-violent-crimes-lawyer\/gang-crimes\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Gang Crimes Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>California law deals with gang activity in three primary ways. First, a person may be convicted of the crime of actively participating in a gang. Second, any criminal offense that is ordinarily a misdemeanor may be charged by a prosecutor as a felony if the crime was conducted for the benefit of a gang. Third, \u201cgang-related crimes\u201d (see below) subject a defendant to the possibility of enhanced prison sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_a_Los_Angeles_Gang_Related_Crime_Defense_Attorney\"><\/span>Contact a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/danielperlmanlaw.com\/Attorneys.shtml\">Los Angeles Gang Related Crime Defense Attorney<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #464646;color:#464646\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #464646;color:#464646\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-violent-crimes-lawyer\/gang-crimes\/#Contact_a_Los_Angeles_Gang_Related_Crime_Defense_Attorney\" title=\"Contact a&nbsp;Los Angeles Gang Related Crime Defense Attorney\">Contact a&nbsp;Los Angeles Gang Related Crime Defense Attorney<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-violent-crimes-lawyer\/gang-crimes\/#Gang_Activity_Charges_in_Los_Angeles\" title=\"Gang Activity Charges in Los Angeles\">Gang Activity Charges in Los Angeles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-violent-crimes-lawyer\/gang-crimes\/#Charging_Misdemeanors_as_Felonies_Due_to_Gang_Activity_Charges\" title=\"Charging Misdemeanors as Felonies Due to Gang Activity Charges\">Charging Misdemeanors as Felonies Due to Gang Activity Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-violent-crimes-lawyer\/gang-crimes\/#Sentencing_Enhancements_for_Gang_Related_Charges_in_Los_Angeles\" title=\"Sentencing Enhancements for Gang Related Charges in Los Angeles\">Sentencing Enhancements for Gang Related Charges in Los Angeles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-violent-crimes-lawyer\/gang-crimes\/#Put_a_Former_Prosecutor_to_Work_for_You\" title=\"Put a Former Prosecutor to Work for You\">Put a Former Prosecutor to Work for You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/los-angeles-violent-crimes-lawyer\/gang-crimes\/#Contact_Us\" title=\"Contact Us\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been arrested for a gang-related crime, it is critical that you protect your rights by retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney. For a vigorous defense, contact the Law Offices of Daniel R. Perlman in Los Angeles. There are many ways that we can make a positive difference in your case. Call&nbsp;<strong>(310) 557-1700<\/strong>&nbsp;or contact us by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/contact\/\">e-mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gang_Activity_Charges_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>Gang Activity Charges in Los Angeles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pursuant to California Penal Code 186.22, the crime of engaging in gang activity may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. The prosecution must prove the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You actively participated in a gang<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You knew that its members engaged in a pattern of gang criminal activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You willfully promoted, furthered or assisted the gang in felonious conduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that you must have promoted, furthered or assisted a gang in a felony level crime to be convicted for the crime of engaging in gang activity under Penal Code 186.22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charging_Misdemeanors_as_Felonies_Due_to_Gang_Activity_Charges\"><\/span>Charging Misdemeanors as Felonies Due to Gang Activity Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A prosecutor may charge any offense that is ordinarily a misdemeanor as a felony if it was \u201ccommitted for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with any criminal street gang, with the specific intent to promote, further or assist in any criminal conduct by gang members\u201d [CA Penal Code 186.22(d)].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sentencing_Enhancements_for_Gang_Related_Charges_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>Sentencing Enhancements for Gang Related Charges in Los Angeles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are convicted of a gang-related crime, you may face significant sentencing enhancements. Depending on the facts of your case, you could spend an additional four years in prison or you could serve an additional life sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not have to be a member of a gang in order to receive a gang enhancement. As long as you committed an offense \u201cfor the benefit of, at the direction of or in association with a criminal street gang\u201d you may receive an enhanced prison sentence [Code 186.22].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_a_Former_Prosecutor_to_Work_for_You\"><\/span>Put a Former Prosecutor to Work for You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Los Angeles attorneys prepare each case for the possibility of trial and offer skilled trial lawyers if you wish to fight your charges at trial. If you do not want to fight your charges at trial, you can be confident in the knowledge that we are highly skilled negotiators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our founding attorney, Daniel Perlman, is a former prosecutor. He understands how to effectively negotiate with other prosecutors to seek creative and effective plea bargains. Given the broad discretion of prosecutors and judges in gang cases, our ability to craft an effective plea agreement could make a significant difference in your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us\"><\/span>Contact Us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To schedule a free consultation with one of our Los Angeles gang crimes attorneys, call&nbsp;<strong>(310) 557-1700<\/strong>&nbsp;or contact us by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/perlmancohen.com\/contact\/\">e-mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California law deals with gang activity in three primary ways. First, a person may be convicted of the crime of actively participating in a gang. Second, any criminal offense that is ordinarily a misdemeanor may be charged by a prosecutor as a felony if the crime was conducted for the benefit of a gang. Third, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":121,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Los Angeles Gang Crimes Lawyer | Perlman &amp; Cohen Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you been charged with a gang crime? 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