What is the maximum increased penalty for offenses committed by a criminal street gang under specific circumstances?

The maximum increased penalty for offenses committed by a criminal street gang under specific circumstances is ten years. This provision is designed to address the enhanced dangers and severity of crimes associated with gang activity. The law recognizes that crimes committed in furtherance of gang objectives may pose greater risks to public safety, warranting a stiffer penalty to deter such conduct and hold offenders accountable for their involvement in gang-related activities. This increase aims to disrupt the operations of criminal gangs and reduce their influence in communities by imposing more severe consequences for their actions.