felon

Example Sentences

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In that matter, Keenan was prosecuting a felon for illegally possessing a handgun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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

Good was not a violent felon trying to flee the scene of a crime.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

The defendant, Jaime Ramirez, was indicted on a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

I knew I was going into the office to take a look at the nightmare felon, no sense pretending I wasn’t.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx