Critics Say Prop. 47 Has Fueled a Spike In Property Crime. The Data Do Not Show That
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Show Notes
The 2014 criminal justice ballot measure Prop. 47 has been the subject of discussion, debate, criticism and pushback for years. Critics blame Prop. 47 for what they say is a rise in property crimes like shoplifting — but is that real, or just perception? Would changing Prop. 47 to toughen penalties reduce high profile smash and grab crimes? Or does law enforcement already have the tools to prosecute that? Marisa Lagos joins Scott Shafer to discuss what she found after months of reporting.
Read more: Prop 47's Impact on California’s Criminal Justice System
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