After that trial, the defendants were separated into their level of involvement.
The first 98 Hells Angels, members of puppet gangs and other associates were to
be tried individually for crimes they had committed or for evidence found at
their site of arrest. 17 Rockers were to be tried en masse for drug
trafficking, gangsterism and conspiracy to commit murder. The last 13 all
Nomads and some Rockers were also charged with drug trafficking, gangsterism
and conspiracy to commit murder and 13 charges of first degree murder. From the
testimony of Rocker Gagne and the former Rocker turned RCMP agent Sirois,
the prosecution had managed to trace 160 more or less murders back to the
Nomads and Rockers.
Legal Connections
Gangsterism- A gang is a group of associating people
with identifiable leadership and internal organization, identifying with or
claiming control over territory in a community, and engaging either individually
or collectively in violent or other forms of illegal behavior.Gang
members typically have to prove their loyalty by
committing acts such as theft or violence.
First Degree Murder- a killing which is deliberate and planned
Legal Questions
What is a prosecution? It is the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.
Is all gangsterism illegal? Many think it is illegal to be part of a close group called a gang, but it is not illegal until actual crimes are involved. When drugs or committing crimes are involved that is when the issue becomes serious.
The first 98 Hells Angels, members of puppet gangs and other associates were to
be tried individually for crimes they had committed or for evidence found at
their site of arrest. 17 Rockers were to be tried en masse for drug
trafficking, gangsterism and conspiracy to commit murder. The last 13 all
Nomads and some Rockers were also charged with drug trafficking, gangsterism
and conspiracy to commit murder and 13 charges of first degree murder. From the
testimony of Rocker Gagne and the former Rocker turned RCMP agent Sirois,
the prosecution had managed to trace 160 more or less murders back to the
Nomads and Rockers.
Legal Connections
Gangsterism- A gang is a group of associating people
with identifiable leadership and internal organization, identifying with or
claiming control over territory in a community, and engaging either individually
or collectively in violent or other forms of illegal behavior.Gang
members typically have to prove their loyalty by
committing acts such as theft or violence.
First Degree Murder- a killing which is deliberate and planned
Legal Questions
What is a prosecution? It is the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.
Is all gangsterism illegal? Many think it is illegal to be part of a close group called a gang, but it is not illegal until actual crimes are involved. When drugs or committing crimes are involved that is when the issue becomes serious.
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