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Feb. 8, 2011

Clarification on Law Regarding Gang Cases

Michele Hanisee writes in response to "Getting A Good Grasp on Gang Cases," by Greg Dohi and Darrell Mavis.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR COLUMN

Kudos to my esteemed former colleagues, Greg Dohi and Darrell Mavis, for their informative article on the law relating to gang cases ("Getting a Good Grasp on Gang Cases," Jan. 31). I am concerned, however, that phrase "gang-related," which is used throughout the article, and the phrase "for the benefit of the gang," as used in question 6 of the self-assessment test, are misleading. It is important to remember that the c...

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