felony
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“At this juncture,” he said, “I will respectfully refrain from engaging in speculation as to the prosecution’s reasons or motives for their decision to dismiss the felony case against Mr. Lopez.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
“Needless to say, Mr. Lopez is quite pleased with the dismissal of the case, and he intends to vigorously defend against the alleged felony probation violation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Pamela Price offered him a plea deal for one felony count of poisoning with no additional jail time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman agreed to dismiss the criminal case against David Hearn with prejudice on Thursday, prohibiting the federal government from reviving the felony charge against him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
In fact, judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys may not even be aware of the full range of collateral consequences for a felony conviction.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
According to supporters, the need for charter changes was driven in part by fraud and corruption scandals at City Hall, including three council members charged with felonies between 2020 and 2023.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
All three men are now charged with felonies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Federal prosecutors in 2023 brought the largest “diesel tampering” case in history, flinging around felonies and landing $1.8 million in fines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Hochman for weeks has faced intense public anger over his initial decision to charge Flores with 16 felonies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Similarly, a 2002 survey of 122 California employers revealed that although most employers would consider hiring someone convicted of a misdemeanor offense, the numbers dropped dramatically for those convicted of felonies.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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