California voters pass tough-on-crime initiative to make some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters were deciding on 10 ballot measures including one that would turn some nonviolent crimes, like shoplifting, into felonies again, and another that would make the state’s minimum wage the highest in the nation.
California voters approve measure making some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies
California voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure seeking harsher punishment for retail crimes including shoplifting and theft. Repeat offenders may now be charged with felonies under
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 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,
California voters get tough on crime, pass Prop. 36
Proposition 36 supporters say it would help California address homelessness and retail theft. Critics of the 2024 ballot measure call it a return to failed policies.
California Passes Tough-on-Crime Measure Backed by Big Retailers
California voters rolled back key elements of the state’s landmark criminal justice reform, according to the Associated Press, reflecting mounting frustration over brazen retail thefts and open-air drug use.
Alert: Anger over retail theft drives California voters to make certain shoplifting crimes felonies again
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Anger over retail theft drives California voters to make certain shoplifting crimes felonies again.
California's Proposition 36 has passed. Here's what it'll do.
Proponents said the initiative is necessary to close legal loopholes that have made it challenging for law enforcement to punish shoplifters and drug dealers.
Anger over retail theft drives California voters to make certain shoplifting crimes felonies again
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Anger over retail theft drives California voters to make certain shoplifting crimes felonies again. While voters anxiously await results from the 2024 election, they're posting away on social media.
Calif. voters approve Prop. 36, making some theft, drug crimes felonies
California voters approved a ballot measure that would reclassify some misdemeanor theft and drug crimes as felonies, essentially undoing a previous ballot measure that big-box retailers and law enforcement officials have long blamed for increases in theft,
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California Approves Anti-Crime Measure
California voters have overwhelmingly approved a measure that would increase the penalties for shoplifting and drug-related ...
California Approves Tough-on-Crime Initiative
In a shift away from progressive policies and towards law-an-order measures, California has voted to reclassify certain nonviolent crimes including shoplifting, as felonies once again. Voters ...
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