California Proposition 36 sparks debate on criminal justice reform
WEB3 days ago — Proposition 36, also known as the Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act, would toughen penalties for nonviolent drug and theft offenses and add new sentencing enhancements.
How the alliance behind California’s Prop 36 fractured - POLITICO
WEBSep 26, 2024 — Prop 36 aims to strengthen drug and theft penalties in California. | Tran Nguyen/AP. By Emily Schultheis. 09/26/2024 03:34 PM EDT. The campaign to pass a tough-on-crime ballot...
California Proposition 36: Increases criminal penalties for certain ...
WEB4 days ago — Under Prop. 36, it becomes a felony if you already have two or more convictions for certain theft crimes (such as shoplifting, burglary, or carjacking), according to the state Legislative...
California Prop 36: What it means for retail crime punishments – …
WEBSep 22, 2024 — Under Prop 36, people convicted of selling hard drugs could get a longer sentence based on the amount they sold. Unlike Prop 47, the new ballot measure seeks to require people to serve their...
Voters back Prop. 36 despite Newsom's opposition | Opinion
WEBSep 19, 2024 — Newsom is now publicly opposing Prop. 36, rejecting its supporters’ contention that it would improve therapy for those committing crimes to support addictions. “It’s about mass incarceration, not mass treatment,” Newsom told reporters during a recent press conference after signing the Legislature’s alternative crime laws.
Your guide to Proposition 36, which would toughen ... - The Mercury News
WEBSep 26, 2024 — Proposition 36 is called The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act. It is among the 10 statewide ballot measures that California voters will weigh in on this fall....
Opinion: Passing Proposition 36 is far less costly than the …
WEB6 days ago — Proposition 36 will mean more Californians in treatment, not less. It will help us identify more of the people who need that treatment, by creating more tools to enforce accountability...
Newsom cautions voters to 'take a good look' at Proposition 36
WEBSept. 19, 2024 4:01 PM PT. SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday was noncommittal when pressed about whether he plans to campaign against Proposition 36, a controversial anti-crime measure...
November election: What is California Prop 36? – NBC Bay Area
WEB6 days ago — Prop 36 is the most controversial on California’s November ballot. Governor Gavin Newsom opposed 36 and initially planned to produce a rival to Prop 36, but then ended up introducing a package...
California Proposition 36: Drug, theft crime penalties voter guide ...
WEBJul 9, 2024 — Under Proposition 36, an offender with two prior convictions for theft could be charged with a “wobbler” felony regardless of the value of the merchandise, meaning a judge would retain...