Under federal sentencing laws,a defendant convicted of contempt may be given additional prison time if the prosecutor can prove that he or she is a serious gang member.

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Federal sentencing laws do not specifically allow for additional prison time for a defendant convicted of contempt based solely on gang membership. Sentencing enhancements typically require specific criteria to be met, and being a gang member alone does not automatically warrant additional prison time under a contempt conviction.

Under Federal Sentencing Laws,a Defendant Convicted of Contempt May Be