California Voters Approve Proposition 36 to Intensify Penalties for Theft and Drug Crimes
Proposition 36 reinstates harsher penalties for theft and drug offenses, reversing aspects of Proposition 47. The measure aims to curb rising crime rates in California.
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California voters passed Proposition 36 by over 70%, reinstating stricter penalties for theft and drug offenses. The measure rolls back parts of 2014's Proposition 47, raising offenses for shoplifting and allowing drug charges to become treatment-mandated felonies. Support came from law enforcement, business owners, and some Democratic leaders while critics argue it could lead to mass incarceration. The law reflects public sentiment for tougher crime measures amidst recent concerns about crime, despite ongoing conversations on criminal justice reform.
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