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7 canonical passages across 7 cases, quoted by 29 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from People v. Gonzalez.

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1 People v. Gonzalez Anchor
ill · 1991
green “an accused may not insulate the trier of fact from his gang membership where it is relevant to a determination of the case, simply because prejudice attaches to that revelation.” 6
2 People v. Strain
ill · 2000
green “street gangs are regarded with considerable disfavor by other segments of our society.” 6
3 People v. Williams
illappct · 1992
green “evidence of gang membership may be used to show motive” 4
4 People v. Smith
ill · 1990
green “is only admissible where there is sufficient proof that such membership or activity is related to the crime charged.” 4
5 People v. Medley
illappct · 1983
green “where a defendant has ample opportunity to secure civilian clothing and then appears in court wearing jail attire, he cannot claim denial of a fair trial.” 3
6 People v. Partee
illappct · 1987
green “where a defendant has ample opportunity to secure civilian clothing and then appears in court wearing jail attire, he cannot claim denial of a fair trial.” 3
7 People v. Hendrix
illappct · 1993
green “an accused may not insulate the trier of fact from his gang membership where it is relevant to a determination of the case, simply because prejudice attaches to that revelation.” 3

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