CA Dem lawmaker proposing Felony theft limit back to $400. - Is the worm turning?

[Snattlerake]

California Democrat Wants To Make It A Felony Again To Shoplift More Than $400 - The Police Tribune

Bakersfield, CA – A California Democrat introduced legislation on Monday that would repeal part of a law that critics believe is to blame for the wave of flash-mob style and smash-and-grab robberies that has occurred since Proposition 47 was enacted. Proposition 47 was passed by Democrats in...

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Proposition 47 was passed by Democrats in 2014 and, in part, reduced the crime of shoplifting to a misdemeanor if the amount of goods stolen was less than $950, KGET reported.

“Enough is enough, we need to fight back against the criminals who are stealing from our communities,” California Assemblyman Rudy Salas said when he announced the amendment on Jan. 3.

“We have seen the unintended consequences of Prop 47’s weakening of our theft laws and I believe California voters are ready to make their voices heard on this issue again,” Salas told reporters.

 

[Hodrod]

The dem's just can't make up their minds......

 

[PBramble]

Political pandering. He's got grander plans.

Salas (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 21st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on June 7, 2022

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I wouldn't hold my breath...

 

[Judi]

How about the limit at one dollar $1.00

 

[Snattlerake]

How about the limit at one dollar $1.00

Thou shalt not steal
Thou shalt not bear false witness
Thou shalt not covet

I always thought these would cover the theft part. I'll also bet those rioters, thieves and other miscreants sing in church with the same mouth.

 

[elwoodtrix]

Funny stuff, I was in the Bay Area last week and a dispensary had armed security

 

[Louro]

Election year, that's all. I have been seen the same tune with the FAKE news. They know that the need to change the tune before the elections because the majority of the population is piss.