Felony
/ˈfɛləni/
A felony is a serious crime that carries a heavy prison sentence.
Examples
- The judge reduced the charge from a felony to a lesser offense.
- Felony charges were filed against the defendant after the investigation.
- She pleaded not guilty to the felony count.
- He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
- The state is reviewing the felonies committed during the protest.
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