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a serious criminal act (such as murder or rape)
The crime is considered a felony under state law. He was convicted of committing a felony.
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Recent Examples of felonies
The felonies were ultimately dropped, and Walther said they were hit with fines and 200 hours of community service per person.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
One mother even saw the driver face felonies — an unusually strong charge in the aftermath of a fatal crash.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The 2025 first-round draft pick is accused of three felonies and one misdemeanor.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Tyler Pence, 43, was arrested last week and charged Friday with two felonies, first degree murder and endangerment of a child, according to Johnson County District Court Records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Ortega-Anguiano, has a lengthy track record that includes multiple felonies and convictions for driving without a license, according to DHS.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
An Orange County woman is facing several criminal charges, including two felonies, after her son hit and injured an 81-year-old man while performing wheelies on an e-motorcycle last week, according to prosecutors.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Deepfakes from driver’s licenses Stephen Kamnik, 39, was arrested last year and charged with nine felonies and six misdemeanors.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
Court records show 39 separate charges, including 20 felonies.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
One mother even saw the driver face felonies — an unusually strong charge in the aftermath of a fatal crash.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The 2025 first-round draft pick is accused of three felonies and one misdemeanor.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Tyler Pence, 43, was arrested last week and charged Friday with two felonies, first degree murder and endangerment of a child, according to Johnson County District Court Records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Ortega-Anguiano, has a lengthy track record that includes multiple felonies and convictions for driving without a license, according to DHS.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
An Orange County woman is facing several criminal charges, including two felonies, after her son hit and injured an 81-year-old man while performing wheelies on an e-motorcycle last week, according to prosecutors.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Deepfakes from driver’s licenses Stephen Kamnik, 39, was arrested last year and charged with nine felonies and six misdemeanors.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
Court records show 39 separate charges, including 20 felonies.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felonies
Noun
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In addition to stalking and domestic violence crimes, the companies must also act in cases that involve violations of protective orders in stalking cases.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Nevertheless, things aren’t looking good for Ohm, and that’s before Mal arrives the next day to destroy any evidence of his crimes.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Bees don’t necessarily want to enter your home and bother you, but an open door or window can allow for some accidental trespasses.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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The pattern of trespasses at Mar-a-Lago culminated in a dramatic security incident on Sunday, when an armed man carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can breached the perimeter.—
WPEC Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Court records show Abugharbieh entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Court records show Abugharbeih entered into a diversion program for first-time offenders charged with misdemeanors.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Felonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felonies. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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