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.
California voters have overwhelmingly approved a measure that would increase the penalties for shoplifting and drug-related ...
Proponents said the initiative is necessary to close legal loopholes that have made it challenging for law enforcement to punish shoplifters and drug dealers.
Californians overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36 — which increases the penalties for certain theft and drug crimes.
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