felonies

noun

Definition of feloniesnext
plural of felony
as in crimes
law 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 Broadway is charged with four Level 6 felonies, maintaining a common nuisance, unlawful possession of a syringe and two counts of drug possession; and misdemeanor counts of resisting law enforcement and possession of paraphernalia. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025 David Stephens, 56, was charged with distribution of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, both felonies. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025 Those convicted of felonies typically paid $2,000 and those convicted of misdemeanors typically paid $500. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025

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