Why Hire a Gang Expert Witness?
Many jurys do not understand the culture of gangs and the psychological implications. We provide clarity to an emotional topic which has been stereotyped in the media and by some in law enforcement. Our approach is to use layman’s language so that the jury can fully understand street jargon, gang terminology, and gang rituals. In addition, we come to the court with first-hand experience counseling, investigating and programs of male and female gang members and their families. Melvin Belli, famed criminal lawyer, reportedly stated in Trial Magazine in 1982, “In this modern age, an ‘expert’ is found in any field, no matter how esoteric. The cost may be high to employ the expert, but it may well be higher not to employ one. Indeed, counsel who chooses to proceed without an expert may be flirting with malpractice.” Specializing in: • historically African-American gangs. • Skinheads and hate groups • bias crime • devil worshipers • Latino gangs • Female gangs • Street gangs • Families in cr
