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Examining Proposition 47 and Its Aftermath
This chapter analyzes the effects of Proposition 47, including its financial benefits and challenges in addressing homelessness and crime. It contrasts the proposition's aims of rehabilitation with criticisms about rising theft and drug issues, particularly the impact on drug courts. The chapter also explores Proposition 36, which seeks to reinstate harsher penalties for repeat offenders, and clarifies the legal differences between felonies and misdemeanors in relation to drug and theft offenses.