New AZ bill to address organized theft; critics call it too broad

A bill introduced in the Arizona Legislature would enhance the penalty against those who engage in multiple incidents of organized retail theft.House Bill 2435 would allow judges to sentence someone who has a record of at least two prior convictions to 4.5 years in state prison, up from 2.5 years.Republican Rep. Alexander Kolodin says it is necessary in order to address the

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