US EditionCalifornia governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill to impose harsh penalties for large-scale stealing schemes and smash-and-grab robberies, addressing voter frustration.
- The law requires harsher sentences for damaging property valued over $50,000 during a felony, set to expire in 2030.
- The California Retailers Association supports the measure, claiming it will deter smash-and-grab thefts and retail crime.
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Newsom signs measure strengthening penalties for ‘smash-and-grab’ robberies
California will enforce new penalties for those who damage or destroy property valued at over $50,000 while committing a felony, including retail theft, after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a law Thursday aiming to curb large-scale theft offenses and smash-and-grab robberies. “California already has some of the strictest retail and property crime laws in the…
Meet The California Car Rental Company At The Center Of A Massive National Theft Ring - Nemos News Network
A California car rental company was found to be at the center of a nationwide crime-tourism spree, authorities in Los Angeles revealed this week. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said during a news conference in on Wednesday: “Those thinking they can come to our country, take advantage of our liberties and steal from the American people should think again.” Estrada claimed that two operators of Driver Power Rentals, a Los Angeles car rental company…
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KTLA 5Newsom signs 'smash and grab' bill into law
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed new legislation that would increase penalties for individuals who take, damage or destroy property while committing any felony. The new law is the latest in a 13-piece package of legislation focusing on organized property crimes. Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced) originally introduced it, but Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) later took over as author after Soria received backlash from opponen…
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