felony

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Lawrence Reed who was arrested for the crime had 72 prior arrests that include eight felony convictions and seven misdemeanours, according to the White House.

From BBC

After his arrest, prosecutors said they originally planned to charge Huerta with a federal felony offense of conspiracy to impede an officer, which can carry a maximum six-year sentence.

From Los Angeles Times

A judge in Santa Barbara County Superior Court has dismissed a felony false imprisonment charge against Ashlee Buzzard, the county district attorney said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The 44-year-old woman was charged with two counts each of murder and felony child endangerment in the deaths of her son, 12, and daughter, 13.

From Los Angeles Times

Beverley, 37, is being charged with the third-degree felony of assault family/household member impeding breath and could face two to 10 years in prison and/or up to $10,000 in fines.

From Los Angeles Times