felony
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Now, he faces felony charges stemming from the undercover operation.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Violations are a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Unlawful voting and identity theft are felony charges.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The department filed a long court brief defending its tactics, saying a law defining the statute of limitations for most felony crimes allows prosecutors to initiate a case by criminal information.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
In Los Angeles, a grand jury indicted Daniel Ellsberg on three felony counts, including theft and unauthorized possession of classified documents, and violation of the Espionage Act.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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Reitano represented juvenile and adult clients, many of them accused of felonies, before joining the county counsel’s office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
All three men are now charged with felonies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
The four bills would turn some misdemeanor offenses into felonies, increase the time of license suspensions for some offenders, and make it possible for repeat DUI drivers to face more serious charges, including murder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
In late August, Owens, 36 years old, pleaded guilty to four felonies in Arizona state court stemming from her pregnancy claims against Echard—and another man she dated before him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Restorative justice is sometimes used in Alameda County as an alternative to criminal court for juveniles accused of felonies, a process known as diversion because the accused is diverted away from criminal court.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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