Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15

La. C.Cr.P. § 15:1403.1: Solicitation of membership in a criminal street gang; penalty

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to solicit, recruit, or encourage someone to join a criminal street gang requiring law violations for membership. Penalties range up to two years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine; up to four years and/or $10,000 fine if the recruit is a minor at least three years younger.

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