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Recent Examples of punishable
The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Vandalizing surfaces at more than 400 NPS sites can be a federal misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in prison and fines of up to $5,000.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Cuba has a zero-tolerance policy on drugs, and drug trafficking is punishable by up to life imprisonment.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Or protesters arrested for resisting an officer without violence, a first-degree misdemeanor, would instead face a first-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Patricia Kemper, 54, a teacher at McSpedden Elementary, has been charged with injury to a child, a third‑degree felony punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Senate Enrolled Act 285, which makes long-term camping on public land a misdemeanor punishable with jail time.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Idaho law, second-degree kidnapping is punishable by up to 25 years in prison.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Second-degree murder is punishable by at least 10 but no more than 30 years in prison, while involuntary manslaughter carries a penalty of one to 10 years in prison.
—Jeff Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Vandalizing surfaces at more than 400 NPS sites can be a federal misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in prison and fines of up to $5,000.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Cuba has a zero-tolerance policy on drugs, and drug trafficking is punishable by up to life imprisonment.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Or protesters arrested for resisting an officer without violence, a first-degree misdemeanor, would instead face a first-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Patricia Kemper, 54, a teacher at McSpedden Elementary, has been charged with injury to a child, a third‑degree felony punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Senate Enrolled Act 285, which makes long-term camping on public land a misdemeanor punishable with jail time.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Idaho law, second-degree kidnapping is punishable by up to 25 years in prison.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Second-degree murder is punishable by at least 10 but no more than 30 years in prison, while involuntary manslaughter carries a penalty of one to 10 years in prison.
—Jeff Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punishable
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Among enhancements to training and improving mandatory reporting, the bill calls for making grooming a chargeable felony offense.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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As for chargeable felonies, Hansen said that assault on police, a common crime at the anti-ICE protests that turn violent, should warrant felony-level charges under Minnesota law.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yet all the evidence amounted to little in the way of serious indictable crimes.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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He is charged with theft over $5,000, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime and conspiracy to commit an indictable offense.—
Josh Margolin,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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In December, Ramirez sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee requesting an investigation into Noem’s potentially impeachable offenses.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Impeachment is a serious step that should be preceded by a thorough investigation of an impeachable offense.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Burglary/Breaking & Entering – The unlawful entry into a building or some other structure to commit a felony or a theft.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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Gabriela Vela said she's come to Miami Beach for spring break for the past three years, even back when the city had strict crackdowns on unlawful behavior.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
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The jury acquitted Contreras-Gafaro of nine additional charges, including theft in a range of $20,000 to $100,000, felony menacing, third-degree assault, child abuse, false imprisonment and criminal mischief, according to court records.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pennsylvania State Police and its criminal investigation unit responded to the scene, and the coroner has also been notified.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Hales, who is free on $160,000 bail, faces two counts of reckless burning causing death, two counts of reckless burning of an inhabited structure, two counts of child endangerment and one count of animal cruelty.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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He was acquitted at the first trial of murder and reckless endangerment.—
Mike Randall,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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This is just irresponsible madness.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Lago vehemently opposes Fernandez’s proposal, describing it as an irresponsible business decision that would put the city in financial risk and the reason why the fourth-fifth vote requirement needs to exist.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Punishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punishable. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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