While a gang can be any group of individuals, the word "gang" also has a specific legal definition. This usage regards organized actions by a group that may include illegal activities. The US freedom of association means that simply belonging to a gang is not illegal (except for a convicted felon).
Being a gang member by itself is rarely a crime.
But if you've committed any crimes as a gang member (and assisting criminals is also a crime), you may go to jail for those - if they are found out.
If they commit a gang-related crime or the gang itself is prosecuted for crimes as a whole, yes.
yes, just because your in a gang, that doesn't mean you won't do the time.
A yakuza is a Japanese organized crime gang, or a member of such a gang.
They are a gang in kelso how are well know for their tagging and crime.
the cobras
Denver has its share of crime and gang issues.
Increase patrols in high crime areas, establish a community policing office in the high crime areas and Institute Gang squads to monitor Gang activity.
Henry Hill worked for members of the Lucchese Crime Family, but was not a 'made made', thus did not "officially" belong to any crime family.
Yeh, He Sure Does(:
They just want to belong to something or someone
Its a set that belong to the Black Disiples as BDN
A "gangster" is commonly known as a person who is a member of an organized crime mob, and engages in criminal activity.
gang bangers, drug wars, gang wars, mugging, etc.
This is an opionion question and is not allowed on WikiAnswers, but I will answer it in my opinion. A gang is a formed group. Forming a group is an organized act. Also any crime which is done in concert (that is, with the assistance of another or more persons) is also an organized crime. So if you commit a crime on behalf of a gang, it is an organized crime.