Maine House advances bill to end 3 strikes law for thefts : vimarsana.com

Republicans warned that removing a possible felony charge for a 3rd conviction would embolden organized retail crime, while Democrats say the policy is outdated, and that most theft crimes don't warrant a felony conviction.

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