People Ex Rel. Reisig v. Acuna

Opinion

HULL, J.

Plaintiff, the District Attorney of Yolo County, initiated this action against the Broderick Boys, an alleged criminal street gang, and 23 of its members to enjoin as a public nuisance their activities in a 2.98-square-mile area of the City of West Sacramento. The trial court granted plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction and defendants appeal. We conclude sufficient, credible evidence supports the trial court’s conclusion the Broderick Boys is a criminal street gang whose activities have created a public nuisance in the designated area. However, we further conclude…