Elgin gangs: Civil suit goes after gangs in Elgin - chicagotribune.com

Elgin gangs: Civil suit goes after gangs in Elgin - chicagotribune.com


Hey! I guess you just have to make life so difficult for them that they will just move on somewhere else. But I have several questions about this tactic.

First off, since they are "Known" gang members, shouldn't they already have records on file? I'm going out on a limb here and think, most of those records must have a "Felony" conviction? If not, why not? I'm still in favor of gathering as much evidence as needed, so State, County, Federal, and Local prosecutors can go forward with charges under the RICO statute. I figure you might as well throw everything, including the kitchen sink at them.

But if it's another "tool" for law enforcement, go for it. I'm also not crazy about the "misdemeanor" charge for associating. I think that should get bumped up to felony status. That's the way it is for anyone convicted under felony crimes. So if they are "Known" gang members, you might as well make life so difficult, they might consider another line of "Legal" occupations.