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Legal loophole in California has benefited car burglars. That could soon change (sfgate.com)
3 points by floetic 10 months ago | hide | past | favorite | 1 comment



> Under current law, prosecutors can only secure convictions if a victim testifies in court that they locked their doors prior to the break-in. That means some evidence, including witness testimony and even smashed windows, is basically irrelevant.

Hahahahah. It’s almost in purpose.




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