felony

Example Sentences

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Because the case was tried in civil court, Lopez does not meet the legal threshold to be automatically removed from the council — which would require him to be convicted of a criminal felony.

From Los Angeles Times

But they convicted her on the felony charge of obstructing federal agents who were trying to make an immigration arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those commanders described Smith’s preoccupation with the daily crime report, which provides the public a daily tally of nine felony offenses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reiner, 32 years old, was being charged with a felony, according to the records.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though contracting without a license is normally a misdemeanor, it is a felony when done in connection with an area damaged by a natural disaster, Hochman said.

From Los Angeles Times