Gang Related Offenses

California Penal Code section 186.22 makes it illegal for any person to actively participate in a criminal street gang. In addition, gang allegations and enhancements are regularly added to charges when the District Attorney's office believes the felony was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with any criminal street gang. Being convicted of these gang offenses and allegations could add many years to a person's prison sentence, and in some cases make their case punishable by life in prison.

Prosecutors in California take gang crimes very seriously. Most District Attorney's offices have special departments and prosecutors assigned to prosecute gang related offenses and people they believe are gang members. It is important to have an aggressive attorney fighting for you in court against these gang allegations!

The broader heading of gang related offenses covers a wide variety of criminal charges. The Law Office of Evan E. Zelig is able to handle many different types of gang crime issues for clients, including:

• Drug crimes (possession, sales, trafficking, manufacturing)
• Weapons charges (gun possession, assault with a firearm or deadly weapon)
• Violent crimes (murder, attempted murder, robbery, assault, kidnapping)
• Property crimes (burglary, theft, vandalism, graffiti / tagging)

Many gang-related felony offenses might also be prosecuted under California's Three Strikes laws. The Law Office of Evan E. Zelig handles all types of gang related offenses, including those falling under three strikes laws, and can help you seek the best possible resolution for your case!

The Law Office of Evan E. Zelig is located in downtown Santa Rosa, California just minutes from the Sonoma County Courthouse and Jail facilities. We are also accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Don't be unprepared when fighting a gang related case! Call the Law Office of Evan E. Zelig at (707) 636-3204 or Toll Free at (888) ZELIGLAW.

Contact the Law Office of Evan E. Zelig today!