Most states have established specific criteria that must be met in order for an individual to be classified as a gang member. Discuss what these are

What will be an ideal response?


Self-admission as a gang member; identification as a gang member by a family member, informant, known gang member, or other reliable source; residing in or frequenting known gang locations and neighborhoods; personal appearance and behavior consistent with that of gang membership, including style of dress, use of hand signs, tattoos, vocabulary, etc.; associating with known gang members; physical evidence suggesting gang membership, photographs, letters, e-mail, texts, rags, drawings, symbolic objects/items; having been arrested in the presence of known gang members or for crimes typically committed by street gangs.

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

________ power flows from "persuasive diplomacy."

A. Reward B. Coercive C. Referent D. Expert

Criminal Justice

_____ circumstances may lead to a higher penalty

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice

Male clients of women prostitutes can also be charged with prostitution

a. True b. False

Criminal Justice

The argument against grooming regulations includes the notion that

a. Such regulations are trivial b. The police don't need to look presentable c. The police should be able to blend into the populace d. All of the above

Criminal Justice