In Re Cp’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “"[c]riminal street gang" means any organization, association, or group of three or more persons associated in fact, whether formal or informal, which engages in criminal gang activity as defined in paragraph (1) of this Code section. The existence of such organization, association, or group of individuals associated in fact may be established by evidence of a common name or common identifying signs, symbols, tattoos, graffiti, or attire or other distinguishing characteristics.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 311 Ga. App. 384 - In Re Ad · In Re XW

2. “[A] conviction under OCGA § 16-15-4(a) requires that there `be some nexus between the enumerated act and an intent to further street gang activity.' [Cit.]”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 311 Ga. App. 384 - In Re Ad · In Re Dm

3. “C.P. was wearing colors associated with the Bloodz gang and that the pieces of paper he was carrying depicted symbols and codes associated with the Bloodz and the 55 Mafia. In addition, C.P. admitted to being a gang member to the responding officer at the time of his arrest and later told the vice officer that scars on his hand were the result of removing a gang tattoo and that he had been "blessed in" to the gang as a result of his older brother's membership.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re XW