SmashandGrab

California Signs Tough New Law to Extend Prison Terms for Major Smash-and-Grab Thefts

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Sacramento, Calif. — California businesses plagued by rampant smash-and-grab crimes will look to a new law for relief as Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed legislation intended to impose stiffer penalties for severe retail thefts. The move is part of a broader push against property crime in the state. The legislation, authored by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), specifically targets major retail theft operations, with enhanced sentencing protocols set for individuals who commit felonies involving the theft, damage, or destruction of property valued at over $50,000. Such incidents often involve organized groups and result in … Read more

“California’s New Legislative Package Targets Smash-and-Grab Crime Wave: Tougher Penalties and Enhanced Prosecution Tools to Deter Retail Thefts”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7pb5TsdF7M[/embed]

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Sacramento, Calif. – In response to escalating property crimes and organized retail theft, Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed a groundbreaking legislative package on Friday, aimed at bolstering law enforcement’s ability to tackle these pervasive issues. The suite of 10 bipartisan bills introduces stringent measures against repeat offenders and organized crime rings orchestrating large-scale thefts. These recent statutes are tailored to address the surge in both small-scale shoplifting and more audacious smash-and-grab robberies, where culprits, often in groups, boldly raid stores and make off with merchandise in full view. These crimes, frequently recorded and distributed across social … Read more