Crimes by Gangs

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This is Article 2.1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Crimes by Gangs.” It is part of Chapter 4 “Crimes Against the Person”, which is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”. It contains 6 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 18.2-46.1	Definitions
§ 18.2-46.2	Prohibited criminal street gang participation; penalty
§ 18.2-46.3	Recruitment of persons for criminal street gang; penalty
§ 18.2-46.3:1	Third or subsequent conviction of criminal street gang crimes
§ 18.2-46.3:2	Forfeiture
§ 18.2-46.3:3	Enhanced punishment for gang activity taking place in a gang-free zone; penalties