With November's Prop 36, California Voters Could Effectively Undo the Infamous Prop 47 Property Crime Law

"Prop 47 has been blamed for increases in property crime, and has spawned the false right-wing talking point that thefts of under $950 aren't prosecuted period."

"After many failed attempts to overturn Prop 47, its opponents have their do-over in this November's election in Prop 36, which allows felony charges for certain offenses."

"Prop 36 allows felony charges for possessing certain drugs and for thefts under $950, if a defendant has two prior drug or theft convictions."

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