California Voters Appear Poised To Pass Tougher Penalties on Theft, Drug Crimes Despite Top Democrats’ Objections
Polls find Proposition 36, which would increase penalties for repeat offenders, receives broad support.
California voters appear poised to pass a ballot initiative that would increase the penalties for drug trafficking and theft crimes, even as the state’s governor is urging residents to vote against it.
The initiative, Proposition 36, would reverse the reduction in sentencing for various crimes implemented ten years ago with the passage of Proposition 47.
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