Summary of Majority of Californians support restoring felony theft penalties ahead of public vote
Summary of Majority of Californians support restoring felony theft penalties ahead of public vote
A surge in smash-and-grab robberies in California has led to a renewed debate over the state's crime policies, with many calling for changes to Prop 47, a 2014 public referendum that reduced penalties for certain crimes. A new poll shows that nearly three-quarters of likely voters support making changes to the policy, which critics argue has contributed to the current crime wave. The poll also found that 71% of likely voters support Prop 36, a ballot initiative that seeks to make revisions to Prop 47.
quoting nevent1q…axvxMajority of Californians support restoring felony theft penalties ahead of public vote
As California deals with an ongoing crime wave, voters will have the opportunity to support a measure that would increase penalties for shoplifting, forgery and drug dealing.
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A surge in smash-and-grab robberies in California has led to a renewed debate over the state's crime policies, with many calling for changes to Prop 47, a 2014 public referendum that reduced penalties for certain crimes. A new poll shows that nearly three-quarters of likely voters support making changes to the policy, which critics argue has contributed to the current crime wave. The poll also found that 71% of likely voters support Prop 36, a ballot initiative that seeks to make revisions to Prop 47.