Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs as Organized Crime Groups
May 2014 · SpringerBriefs in Criminology Book 8 · Springer
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This brief covers the unique crime group of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs are adult criminal associations composed of “bikers” living a deviant lifestyle that includes individual, group, and club criminal behavior. These groups are sometimes called one percenters, due to the American Motorcycle Association statement that ninety-nine percent of motorcyclists are law abiding citizens. While many may be familiar with the reputation of the Hells' Angels, many may not realize the wide network of other Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs or the extent of their involvement in criminal activities. The brief includes a breakdown of the criminal networks and activities of these groups, which operate similarly to an organized crime group. It also covers the evolution of motorcycle clubs to motorcycle gangs. It examines the recent trend of American-based motorcycle gangs into international organized crime activities. This book will be of interest to researcher studying criminology, particularly organized crime and criminal networks, as well as international and comparative law and public policy.
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G. M.
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March 8, 2015
You have the hypocritical gall to label ALL OMGs/ MCs as "deviant". That probably feels ok because the majority of us are white males, frequently Veterans. Go ahead and label gays or other minorities as "deviant" and see how that works out for ya. You also failed to distinguish between Outlaw Gangs & Outlaw Clubs. Sometimes its better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you're a cretin than to open it and prove them correct.
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Thomas Barker, PH.D
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School of Justice Studies
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRate this ebook
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