Proposition 36, now enacted in California, introduces stricter penalties for repeat petty theft offenders, enabling felony charges for those with prior convictions. This change aims to improve store security and decrease theft.
District Attorney Summer Stephan emphasized the importance of this law stating, "I call on retailers and the community to report theft because unlike the last 10 years, the law now provides for increased consequences for repeat criminals."
With this new measure, local authorities anticipate an increase in theft reports, leading to more arrests and criminal charges, as the law reinstates stricter consequences for repeat offenders.
Police Chief Roxana Kennedy highlighted the law's impact, noting it sends, "a message to would-be criminals that law enforcement and our residents will no longer tolerate this behavior."
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