California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies

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…

Gov. Newsom signs bill to resume harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday that brings back harsh penalties for those who commit smash-and-grab retail thefts and other robberies.

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…

Gov. Newsom Signs Retail, Property Crime Enhancement Bill – California Globe

A bill that would increase sentences and penalties for some retail and property crimes was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, officially bringing back tougher laws against “smash and grab” style robberies and other crimes. Assemblyman Robert Rivas. (Photo: Kevin Sanders for California Globe) Assembly Bill 1960, authored by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) would specifically create sentencing enhancements for taking,…

Newsom signs another retail theft bill amid rising concerns about crime in California

The law is the last of 13 pieces of legislation at the center of a political saga at the state Capitol over how the state should address organized property crimes.

Newsom signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies

Gov. Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes and smash-and-grab robberies.