California, Proposition 36

Opinion
California see-saws back to tough on crime with passage of Proposition 36
Crime has been a see-saw issue in California for most of the last 40 years. Leniency was the vogue for awhile recently. But now the balance is back to getting tougher, as polls this fall showed many voters believed property crimes have vastly increased since the 2014 passage of Proposition 47.
California voters pass Prop. 36 to make some shoplifting and drug offenses felonies
Frustrated with what they see as rampant retail crimes, voters approved an initiative making shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders again and increasing penalties for some drug charges, including those involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
Prop 36 passes: California votes to crack down on crime
Now, certain drug offenses and thefts under $950 can be classified as felonies rather than misdemeanors if the suspected perpetrator has two or more past convictions for theft crimes.
Californian voters crack down on crime, pass Proposition 36
Ballots are still being counted in California, but Proposition 36 has already passed. The measure restores felony status to some nonviolent crimes like repeat shoplifting in the Golden State. It also increases penalties for drug possession,
California voters approel strengthening penalties for certain crimes
California voters have overwhelmingly approved strengthening penalties for certain theft and drug crimes. They also ousted Los Angeles County's progressive district attorney.
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Prop 36 passes by overwhelming margin to toughen retail crime penalties
Californians will decide the fate of Proposition 36, a measure that seeks to increase punishments for some theft and drug ...
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Stanislaus County DA’s Office debated early enforcement of Prop 36. Here’s what was sought
There’s no doubt that the will of the voters, both in the state and especially in our county, points to strong prosecutions ...
Voter-approved California Prop. 36 gives law enforcement teeth to rehab drug users and limit theft, officials say
At the same time, the officials rejected opponents’ concerns that Prop. 36 would result in mass incarceration in an era ...
Prop 36, which would increase penalties for theft and drug arrests, passed by voters
Proposition 36, one of this year’s most high-profile and divisive ballot measures in California, has been approved by voters.
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Prop 36 Election Results for California's crime, drug trafficking measure
Live election results for California's Prop 36, which would increase penalties for theft and drug trafficking.
Prop 36 would bring big changes to courts in Kern County
Bakersfield advocates for Prop 36 are ecstatic about it passing, but opponents say the financial costs are too high.
Voters approve Prop. 36 to toughen penalties for theft and drug crimes
Polling support for the ballot measure surpassed 70% ahead of Election Day; opponents voiced wariness over impact on the ...
Prop 36: California approves harsher penalties for fentanyl, theft crimes
California voters are projected by the Associated Press to approve a measure that would broadly increase penalties for ...
Dems can only blame themselves for Prop. 36
The latest polls show an overwhelming lead for Proposition 36, known as “The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction ...