California, Proposition 36

Voters weigh California Proposition 36, which would implement stronger penalties for theft, drug offenses
California voters will soon decide the fate of Proposition 36, weighing whether to roll back criminal justice reforms from a contentious 2014 ballot measure that lessened the penalties for some crimes including theft and drug possession.
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,
California voters pass tough-on-crime initiative to make some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies
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 Proposition 36 is approved by voters, allowing stronger penalties for theft, drug offenses
California voters have passed Proposition 36, the Associated Press projects, approving changes that will roll back criminal justice reforms from a contentious 2014 ballot measure that lessened the penalties for some crimes including theft and drug possession.
California Proposition 36 Election Results: Increase Sentences for Drug and Theft Crimes
This proposition would allow for felony charges for certain drug and theft crimes if the defendant has two prior convictions for these offenses. Live analysis of the results › Georgia appears headed for a Trump victory at this point,
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California voters pass measure to strengthen penalties for retail theft and drug crimes
The measure gives judges the authority to order people with multiple drug charges into rehab and undoes some of the changes the state made 10 years ago.
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 with overwhelming support. The law will enact harsher penalties for repeat theft and drug crimes,
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California voters get tough on crime, pass Prop. 36
Supporters of Prop. 36 say it would help the state address homelessness, drug addiction and retail theft. Its critics call it ...
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California man sentenced in planned attack hoaxes at military facilities in the state
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California voters approve anti-crime ballot measure Prop. 36
California voters on Tuesday approved a November ballot measure ... steal merchandise of any value after two previous ...
LIVE: 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.
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California Prison Guard Kept Stash of Illegal Items to Plant and 'Find' So He Could Make Himself Look Good at Work
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