California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Salinas, D066329 (Cal. App. 2015):
"It is well settled that expert testimony about gang culture and habits is the type of evidence a jury may rely on to reach a verdict on a gang-related offense or a finding on a gang allegation." (People v. Ferraez (2003) 112 Cal.App.4th 925, 930.) Expert opinion
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regarding gangs may be given in answers to hypothetical questions rooted in the facts of the case at issue. (People v. Gardeley (1996) 14 Cal.4th 605, 617-618.)
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