When you think of Salt Lake City, youre first thought probably isnt about its gang landscape. But believe it or not, the citys gang scene is surprisingly complex and extensive – so much so, local law enforcement officials are trying numerous tactics to take down top gang members. Racketeering is the latest charge waged against gang members. One Tongan Crip Gand member spoke up about the injustice of the SLCPD’s strategy to use federal racketeering charges: Mataika Tuai has served a five-year federal prison sentence, but points to his activities as youthful indiscretions. “We were doing things when we were young. You know what I mean? Stealing chips. Steeling beer. I’m not saying it’s good; it’s not. … Nobody is making money at all. I sure didn’t.” Some Salt Lake City criminal attorneys like Clay A. Alger emphasize that although the gang members are reportedly being unfairly indicted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), the breadth of their criminal activity likely goes beyond stealing beer –something federal prosecutors are eager to corroborate. The Tongan Crips are not the only Utah gang being charged with racketeering. Federal prosecutors have used RICO laws to take down other gangs as well, including Tiny Oriental Posse and Soldiers of Aryan Culture. #saltlakecitycriminalattorney #saltlakecityattorney
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:49:55 +0000
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