as in crimes
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a serious criminal act (such as murder or rape)
The crime is considered a felony under state law. He was convicted of committing a felony.
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Recent Examples of felonies
Broadway is charged with four Level 6 felonies, maintaining a common nuisance, unlawful possession of a syringe and two counts of drug possession; and misdemeanor counts of resisting law enforcement and possession of paraphernalia.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
David Stephens, 56, was charged with distribution of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, both felonies.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Those convicted of felonies typically paid $2,000 and those convicted of misdemeanors typically paid $500.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Jail records show Delisle was charged with two felonies, attempted first-degree murder and first-degree arson, as well as a misdemeanor for destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Peters has since been found guilty of several felonies related to the case.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2025
Co-defendant Joel Brandon Martinez was convicted last year of second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit a crime as well as possession of a gun by a felon, all felonies, with a sentencing enhancement for discharge of a gun causing death.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2025
In January, Raoul’s office charged a Round Lake man with multiple felonies for allegedly orchestrating an internet scam that advertised puppies for sale to lure victims.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
All three charges are felonies.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
David Stephens, 56, was charged with distribution of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, both felonies.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Those convicted of felonies typically paid $2,000 and those convicted of misdemeanors typically paid $500.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Jail records show Delisle was charged with two felonies, attempted first-degree murder and first-degree arson, as well as a misdemeanor for destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Peters has since been found guilty of several felonies related to the case.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2025
Co-defendant Joel Brandon Martinez was convicted last year of second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit a crime as well as possession of a gun by a felon, all felonies, with a sentencing enhancement for discharge of a gun causing death.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2025
In January, Raoul’s office charged a Round Lake man with multiple felonies for allegedly orchestrating an internet scam that advertised puppies for sale to lure victims.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
All three charges are felonies.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Felonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felonies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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