Under Proposition 36, individuals with two prior petty theft convictions can face felony charges for a third theft, irrespective of the property's value.
The initiative reinstates tougher sentences for repeat petty theft and drug possession offenders, countering some leniency established by Proposition 47 a decade ago.
Prop. 36 mandates treatment for certain felony drug cases while introducing significant penalties for drug dealers whose actions lead to fatalities.
This measure allows prosecutors to aggregate stolen values, enabling felony charges for repeated petty thefts that collectively exceed $950.
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