felon
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The case arises out of a mundane fact pattern: Kendrick Beaird pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
Eiglarsh added that Brown will be given a withholding of adjudication, meaning he will not be considered a convicted felon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
He said federal immigration agents would be required to have judicial warrants before entering homes or businesses unless they were pursuing a known felon.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
Consider the “fleeing felon rule,” which used to allow police to shoot a fleeing felony suspect to prevent their escape even when the suspect posed no danger to others.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2026
Who wants to face a convicted felon in your pajamas?
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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