Criminal
Jan. 12, 2024
Will increased penalties reduce theft?
It is true that options for dealing with convicted shoplifters are more limited under Proposition 47, but are the options any better if some of these crimes become felonies again?
The Governor and legislators are showing increased interest in tackling the problem of commercial theft. TV reports show terrifying depictions of theft crews entering stores in mass to grab expensive merchandise and quickly fleeing. Retail owners have been closing their shops for good, blaming rampant theft, and many stores have stopped reporting thefts because nothing seems to happen to the offenders. Even when someone is arrested for shoplifting, they are usually o...
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