California, Proposition 36

What is Prop 36? What we know about new California theft law as alleged shoplifter stunned over felony charge
Proposition 36 took effect in California on December 18, 2024. It was voted on with the November elections. According to this proposition, previously existing laws that have worked regarding theft and drug cases will be rewritten,
How California's Proposition 36 Changed Shoplifting for Two Thieves
The Seal Beach Police Department in California released video footage of how the newly passed Proposition 36 changed shoplifting for two alleged thieves accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise.
Alleged California shoplifters shocked to learn stealing now a felony: 'B---h new laws'
Some alleged shoplifters were shocked to hear that the laws had changed and that some shoplifting offenses are now considered a felony in California.
Police video shows busted thieves baffled by ‘new laws’ in California that make shoplifting a felony
An accused California shoplifter was stunned to learn she might be slapped with a felony charge after “new laws” that crack down on low-level theft, police video shows.The Seal Beach Police Department in Orange County published a montage of security,
‘It’s a felony?’ Shoplifting suspects discuss new California law in back of patrol car
A Southern California police department reminded the public that Proposition 36 went into effect last week by releasing a video from earlier this month of two shoplifting suspects talking about the new law while handcuffed in the back of a patrol car.
Kern County D.A. files first charges under Proposition 36
The first felony charges under California's Proposition 36 have been filed. Dustin Towery, 25, pleaded not guilty Monday to ...
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Proposition 36, new state law cracking down on retail theft, now in effect
RELATED: Will Proposition 36 mean more deportations? Proposition 36 rolls back some reforms from Proposition 47, a ...
Red Bluff man faces felony charges under Proposition 36 for Chico thefts
A Red Bluff man is facing felony charges after being caught stealing from several stores in the Chico area, according to the ...
Kern County DA files first felony charges under new Prop 36 law against repeat offender
The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said they have filed felony charges against a man under the new Proposition 36 law ...
Four arrested for retail theft at Bay Area shopping center face increased penalties under Prop. 36
Police said their investigation showed the group had worked together to steal more than $2,200 in merchandise from Nordstrom ...
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Proposition 36 Become Law
California’s Proposition 36 goes into effect today. The measure passed with 68 percent of the vote in November. It makes ...
Targeting drug and theft offenses, Proposition 36 goes into effect across California
Proposition 36, the ballot measure that among other things toughens penalties for theft and other criminal offenses and which ...
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California's Prop 36 now in effect, increasing penalties for certain theft and drug crimes
After winning widespread support in the November election, Prop. 36, which increases penalties for certain theft and drug ...
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Prop 36 takes effect in California. What it means for retail theft and drug possession penalties
Proposition 36, which increases punishments for some theft and drug possession offenses, went into effect in California.
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Red Bluff man arrested for theft in Chico, faces felony charges under Proposition 36
A Red Bluff man was arrested last Friday night after a spree of thefts across several Chico stores, with authorities ...
Prop 36 making immediate impact in Antioch, police say
Proposition 36 only went into effect two days ago, but it’s already making a difference in the Bay Area by giving police ...