Official Text
“Whoever is a member of, or participates in, any criminal network, or supports or promotes network activities.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Membership in criminal network.
- Participation in network activities.
- Knowledge of network nature.
- Intent to support or promote.
Potential Defenses:
- No network membership.
- Legitimate activities.
- Authorized participation.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Joining criminal networks, participating in network operations, supporting criminal networks.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Legitimate networks, lawful organizations, or authorized activities.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 10 years, and Fine