OPINION
GARBARINO, Presiding Judge.
¶ 1 We hold that a defendant's sentence cannot be enhanced using elements identical with those required to obtain the defendant's conviction. Specifically, here, the defendant's sentence for participating in a criminal street gang was inappropriately enhanced on the basis that he had acted to promote or assist a criminal street gang.
¶ 2 The defendant appeals his sentence for participating in a criminal...
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