North Carolina General Statutes 14-50.22. Enhanced offense for misdemeanor criminal gang activity
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Attorney's Note
Under the N.C. Gen. Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
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Class I felony | between 3 and 12 months | |
Class A1 misdemeanor | up to 150 days |
A person age 15 or older who is convicted of a misdemeanor offense that is committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with, any criminal gang is guilty of an offense that is one class higher than the offense committed. A Class A1 misdemeanor shall be enhanced to a Class I felony under this section. (2008-214, s. 3; 2017-194, s. 11.)