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Record Nr.

UNINA9910484377003321

Autore

Barker Thomas

Titolo

Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs as Organized Crime Groups / / by Thomas Barker

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014

ISBN

3-319-07431-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (60 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Criminology, , 2192-8533

Disciplina

364.10660973

Soggetti

Criminology

International criminal law

Criminology and Criminal Justice, general

International Criminal Law

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

1. The Nature of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs -- 2. Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (HAMC) and the One Percenters -- 3. Criminal Organizations -- 4. Criminal Organization Continuum of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs -- 5. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs -- 6. Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Violence -- 7. Conclusion - Organized Criminals Without Borders -- References.

Sommario/riassunto

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.