The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis
Criminal Activities
Assault
Threatening another with imminent physical harm or displaying a weapon in a manner that puts others in reasonable fear of harm; in many jurisdictions brandishing a firearm or threatening violence is a criminal offense.
Situation:
"Throughout the confrontation over the house the Gang talks about and explicitly threatens violent acts (e.g., 'we could cave the husband's skull in,' 'we'd have to kill the kids,' and later explicit threats to find, strangle, and beat buyers if they back out). These statements occur in the context of disputes over occupancy and sale of the house."
Child endangerment
Leaving a child unattended in circumstances that endanger the child's welfare (state laws vary, but leaving an infant in a hot car or otherwise unattended can be criminal child endangerment or neglect).
Situation:
"When asked about legal troubles, an occupant of the house admits he 'had those kids painting their room' and told them 'to go down, rip some copper pipes out,' resulting in the children's hands getting 'all bloody' and later lawsuit settlement — an admission on the record in the episode that minors were instructed to do dangerous work and were injured as a result."
Trespass
Unlawful entry into a building (school) with the intent to commit an offense inside (unauthorized entry / burglary or trespass depending on jurisdiction).
Situation:
"After buying the house at a foreclosure auction, members of the Gang decide to forcibly remove the people living there. They repeatedly smash the door and break into the house (counting off and shattering the door), despite the presence of occupants and a lawyer who says the occupants have 90 days to vacate."