felony
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Felony murder allows for an incredibly broad net of culpability, yet it is law in most states.
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026
Felony charges have been filed against 12 pro-Palestinian protesters allegedly involved in vandalism at Stanford.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025
The Felony Traffic Unit of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case to determine whether to bring charges, and a decision is expected in July, spokesperson Casey McNerthney said Tuesday.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023
Felony charges were brought on Thursday against the 59-year-old, who cannot be named under Greek law, for disrupting transport and putting lives at risk.
From Reuters • Mar. 5, 2023
The particular distinctions between these three classes are dealt with under the titles Treason; Felony; Misdemeanour, &c.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various
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