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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
One of the suspects, Thomas Moss, 43, was supposed to stand trial in Judge Meyer's court on unrelated violent felonies two days after the shooting, court records show.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
Court records show Rivers has previously been found guilty in Palm Beach County of felonies, including lewd or lascivious exhibition in the presence of an employee, lascivious exhibition and battery on a law enforcement officer.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Ryan Dodd, 44, of Aurora is now charged with first-degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking, all felonies.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
After being convicted of several felonies in Ada County related to the hospital escape, Umphenour and Meade had to face the North Idaho charges.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
The pursuit was approved because the driver was suspected of committing several dangerous felonies, Gonzalez said.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Mendoza was charged with concealing the body, abusing a corpse, two counts of concealing the death of a person and obstructing justice, all felonies, but none were detainable offenses under Illinois sanctuary laws, DHS said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Those are both felonies that can bring up to five years, upon conviction.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The adults were arrested and booked on suspicion of multiple felonies.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
Court records show Rivers has previously been found guilty in Palm Beach County of felonies, including lewd or lascivious exhibition in the presence of an employee, lascivious exhibition and battery on a law enforcement officer.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Ryan Dodd, 44, of Aurora is now charged with first-degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking, all felonies.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
After being convicted of several felonies in Ada County related to the hospital escape, Umphenour and Meade had to face the North Idaho charges.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
The pursuit was approved because the driver was suspected of committing several dangerous felonies, Gonzalez said.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Mendoza was charged with concealing the body, abusing a corpse, two counts of concealing the death of a person and obstructing justice, all felonies, but none were detainable offenses under Illinois sanctuary laws, DHS said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Those are both felonies that can bring up to five years, upon conviction.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The adults were arrested and booked on suspicion of multiple felonies.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felonies
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Denmark plans tougher deportation laws COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Denmark unveiled a legal reform on Friday allowing foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes to be deported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors alleged the other crimes of violence were represented by two stalking charges, arguing Mangione stalked Thompson online and travelled across state lines to carry out the killing.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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These seem like minor trespasses, but when no one feels comfortable telling the truth, the influence such behavior has on the 12-year-old Janna becomes concerning.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
5 Dec. 2025
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Matilda, fresh on the island, even trespasses on Beechwood and sees the wreckage herself.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The bill would apply to both felonies and misdemeanors.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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The 10th District Court follows a judge as dozens of people appear before her, working through cases that range from petty misdemeanors to major civil proceedings.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Felonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felonies. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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