Gangs, Weapons and Witnesses

Last week, the Governor signed An Act Reducing Gang Violence, St.2006, c.48. The law creates a statewide witness protection program, and establishes penalties of up to 10 years in state prison and up to a $5,000 fine for tampering with a witness. It also creates also creates harsher penalties for illegal weapons possession. Finally, it eases the standard required to prove perjury. More information on these topics is available at Law About Victims and Witnesses, Law About Criminal Procedure, and Law About Weapons.