California Toughened Penalties for Theft and Drug Crimes. What Does It Mean for Alameda County?

California toughened penalties for theft and drug crimes. What does it mean for Alameda County?

A new state law, Prop. 36, increased penalties for some drug and theft offenses. But critics say it’s disproportionately being used against Black people.

Over 1,000 Proposition 36 felony theft charges filed against repeat offenders

On May 14, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced aggressive actions to protect local businesses, deter retail theft and restore public safety in communities, including ramping up joint operations with law enforcement against organized criminals and filing over 1,000 Proposition 36 felony theft charges against repeat offenders.“Ending the cycle of catch-and-release that sent serial retail thieves back on the streets to …