578.425. Felony committed to promote or assist criminal conduct by gang members, punishment in addition to regular sentences.
Extra prison time for helping a gang commit a felony
If you commit a felony to help a gang, the court will add extra prison time. You could get even more time if it’s near a school, a violent felony, or a very serious crime.
1. If someone is convicted of a felony done to benefit or assist a gang, they will be punished with extra prison time:
- (1) If it’s a felony, they’ll get 2 more years in prison. If it happened on or within 1,000 feet of a school, they’ll get 3 more years instead.
- (2) If it’s a dangerous felony, they’ll get 5 more years added to the sentence.
- (3) If the felony is one that can get life in prison or the death penalty, they won’t be eligible for parole until at least 15 years have been served.
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