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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felonies
Noun
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But this street is no stranger to juveniles committing car crimes.—
Rebecca Pryor,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, Biden also commuted the sentences of 1,500 people who had been placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and also pardoning 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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An overwhelming majority of voters in November passed the measure, which reforms a pivotal 2014 law that made some low-level, nonviolent property and drug crimes, including stealing merchandise valued at less than $950, misdemeanors instead of felonies.—
Anabel Sosa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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In accusing judges of high crimes and misdemeanors, public officials are not only portraying them as politically motivated, but also implying that the normal appeals process is broken.—
Henry Gass,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Felonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felonies. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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