NV DEM STEVE YEAGER WANTS TO DECRIMINALIZE SMASH & GRABS

March 13, 2018

Rob Lauer Political Reporter

Las Vegas Democrat Assemblyman Steve Yeager wants to drop car burglaries down from a felony to a misdemeanor. AB236, authored by Assemblyman Steve Yeager, is currently being considered this week in the Judiciary Committee which he chairs.

Car burglary smash and grabs have been spiking in recent months in Las Vegas costing residents thousands of dollars in stolen computers and often leading to identity theft. Metro is currently fighting to reduce car burglarizes which is the number 1 complaint at local police town hall meetings with police. Metro police and prosecutors from around the state oppose downgrading the crime as well.

Nevada car insurance companies are also concerned about the proposed shift in the law and say they expect insurance rate hikes to pay for the increase in car smash and grabs if the law passes as written by Yeager.

According to court watchers, the real issue is that illegal aliens who are charged with felonies are subject to ICE deportation orders, but those charged with misdemeanors are not. This law is an effort to shield illegal aliens from deportation. Criminal defense lawyers often seek to reduce charges at any cost to avoid deportation.

Call Assemblyman Steve Yeager and tell him what you think: 775- 684-8549