California voters pass ballot measure to strengthen penalties for retail theft and drug crimes
Californians on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted for Proposition 36, a ballot measure that strengthens penalties for people who have repeatedly been convicted of shoplifting or caught using and dealing hard drugs like fentanyl,
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California voters backed Proposition 36, looking for a new direction on homelessness, retail theft and drug overdoses. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposed it.
California voters approve measure making some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies
California voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday seeking harsher punishment for retail crimes including shoplifting and theft. Repeat offenders may now be charged with felonies under Proposition 36,
California crime bill: How did Prop. 36 — increasing certain theft, drug penalties — fare?
CALIFORNIA, USA — Frustrated with what they see as rampant retail crimes, voters approved Prop. 36, an initiative making shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders again and increasing penalties for some drug charges, including those involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
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Anger over retail theft drives California voters to make certain shoplifting crimes felonies again
Anger over retail theft drives California voters to make certain shoplifting crimes felonies again.
California's Prop 36: California voters make some shoplifting crimes felonies again
Prop. 36 is an attempt to unwind Prop. 47, a prop passed 10 years ago in an effort to reduce California's prison overcrowding by making some theft and drug crimes into misdemeanors. Prosecutors, police and big box retailers have blamed the law for an increase in property crimes and homelessness.
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Californians overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36 — which increases the penalties for certain theft and drug crimes.
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