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New Laws to Combat Smash-and-Grab Robberies, Property Crime, Retail Theft, and Auto Burglaries:

 New Laws to Combat Smash-and-Grab Robberies, Property Crime, Retail Theft, and Auto Burglaries:

  1. Tougher Penalties for Theft and Sale of Stolen Goods:
    Stricter penalties are now in place for individuals involved in retail and property theft. Large-scale theft operations will face enhanced sentencing, with new felony charges and longer prison sentences for offenders.

  2. Increased Enforcement and Prosecution of Retail Theft:
    Law enforcement now has the authority to arrest suspects involved in retail theft even if officers didn’t directly witness the crime. This expansion strengthens the ability to crack down on shoplifters and other thieves.

  3. Aggregation of Stolen Property Value for Felony Charges:
    Prosecutors can now combine the value of stolen items across different victims and counties to meet the threshold for felony grand theft, making it easier to pursue serious charges for large-scale theft operations.

  4. Stronger Penalties for Smash-and-Grab Crimes:
    New laws impose harsher penalties on criminals who damage businesses or property during thefts, specifically targeting smash-and-grab robberies.

  5. Increased Penalties for Auto Burglaries and Theft:
    Possession of stolen items from a vehicle with intent to resell now carries stiffer penalties. The law also allows prosecution for automotive theft, regardless of whether the vehicle was locked or not, making it easier to hold offenders accountable.

These changes are designed to improve accountability and reduce crime by strengthening penalties, expanding enforcement powers, and making it harder for criminals to evade serious consequences.