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Recent Examples of punishable
The bill would make the unlawful approach of a first responder a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail.
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Matthew Kelly
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Justice minister Stefanie Hubig has now announced plans to incorporate into German law an EU directive on banning non-consensual deepfake pornography, and to make both the production and distribution of it a specific criminal offence, punishable by up to two years in prison.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Unintentional violations of campaign contribution laws are punishable by fines up to $5,000, while intentional violations can result in felony charges.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Currently, creating those graphic depictions of children is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Toberson also noted that if racing leads to a death or serious injury, the charge can be elevated to a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
First-degree recklessly endangering safety is punishable by up to 12 1/2 years, but because Jones is accused of this offense while using a dangerous weapon, the maximum may be increased by five additional years.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Both charges are punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Matthew Kelly
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Justice minister Stefanie Hubig has now announced plans to incorporate into German law an EU directive on banning non-consensual deepfake pornography, and to make both the production and distribution of it a specific criminal offence, punishable by up to two years in prison.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Unintentional violations of campaign contribution laws are punishable by fines up to $5,000, while intentional violations can result in felony charges.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Currently, creating those graphic depictions of children is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Toberson also noted that if racing leads to a death or serious injury, the charge can be elevated to a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
First-degree recklessly endangering safety is punishable by up to 12 1/2 years, but because Jones is accused of this offense while using a dangerous weapon, the maximum may be increased by five additional years.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Both charges are punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punishable
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Among enhancements to training and improving mandatory reporting, the bill calls for making grooming a chargeable felony offense.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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As for chargeable felonies, Hansen said that assault on police, a common crime at the anti-ICE protests that turn violent, should warrant felony-level charges under Minnesota law.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yet all the evidence amounted to little in the way of serious indictable crimes.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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He is charged with theft over $5,000, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime and conspiracy to commit an indictable offense.—
Josh Margolin,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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In December, Ramirez sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee requesting an investigation into Noem’s potentially impeachable offenses.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Impeachment is a serious step that should be preceded by a thorough investigation of an impeachable offense.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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The unlawful increases also affect the basic plan, which saw a 2-euro increase in October 2024.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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The teacher, Charissa Newport, faces a charge of unlawful restraint of a child younger than 17, according to the Keller Police Department.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
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Broidy’s criminal convictions notwithstanding, his allegations against Chalker appeared plausible.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In October, the Justice Department filed criminal charges against James that have since been thrown out successive times by federal judges.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Team priorities could collide as the concerned Moon in your 11th House of Aspirations nudges reckless Mars in your 5th House of Risks.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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From right near the March Madness logo, 35 feet from paydirt, off a reckless turnover committed by a juggernaut team that led by 19 points in the first half, and by 15 at halftime.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even if companies wanted to spend irresponsible amounts of money on AI compute, they’ve been hampered by supply chain constraints.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The goal of this legislation is to target puppy mills — irresponsible dog breeders who don’t provide for animal welfare.—
Ed Sayres,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Punishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punishable. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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