Gang affiliation is an enhancement that prosecutors add to the underlying charges. If proven the potential penalties increase dramatically. If you or your child has been charged with a gang crime, call the Law Office of Evan George, I will help protect your rights.
Gang enhancements require judges to impose longer and stricter sentences for gang members. The gang enhancement rules are from the California Street Terrorism Prevention Act, Penal Code Section 186.22. If a gang enhancement is found, the judge can add additional, consecutive time to the maximum penalty for crimes that are related to gang membership. Felony convictions add more time to a sentence if the gang enhancement can be proven.
The Law Office of Evan George can help you fight gang enhancement charges. I will fight underlying felonies to prevent the enhancement. I will make sure the felony that the prosecutor is attaching the enhancement qualifies as an underlying felony for the enhancement. I will make the prosecution prove that you are an active participant in a street gang. I will make them prove that your actions were for the benefit of a gang.
In presenting your case, we can help show the difference between a group whose members commit crimes to further their purpose, and a group whose members may separately commit crimes. In Monterey County, too often people suffer greater penalties for the color of their skin and socioeconomic status. Being Mexican and living in gang territory because of lower rents and difficult economic situations does not mean you need to be victimized by the legal system and labeled a gang member. I am here to fight for you.
