- Information on SB 5987 from the legislature. The Senate bill report -- dated yesterday -- summarizes the bill and the testimony from the hearing. No one is listed as testifying against it. Much of the attention is on Eastern Washington, especially Yakima County.
- McKenna to testify on Anti-Gang bill in Senate Tomorrow, press release, Feb. 27, 2007.
- McKenna Announces New Legislation to Combat Criminal Gangs, press release, Feb. 14, 2007.
From 2005 to 2015 this blog presented news items and resources relating to trial advocacy and the legal system, with a focus on Washington State. It was developed to support the Trial Advocacy Program at the University of Washington School of Law, but broadened to include appellate practice, the courts, access to justice, and related topics. It is no longer active.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Anti-Gang Bill
The legislature is considering a bill targeting "criminal gangs." One focus is on "tagging" or gang-related graffiti, which is considered a "gateway crime." Another aspect of the bill increases penalties for crimes committed as part of a gang or in order to gain admission to a gang. And a work group would be set up to study gangs.
No comments:
Post a Comment