
Felony
Seriousness Scale
Felony refers to serious crimes, more grave than misdemeanors, often involving violence or major theft.

Being involved in a violent assault is a felony.
Severe Punishments
A felony conviction can lead to years in prison, large fines, or both. Lesser crimes have lighter consequences.

She faced severe punishment after her felony conviction.
Legal Longevity
A felony record can affect a person's rights and job prospects for many years.

His felony record made it hard to find employment.
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BreachCrimeMisconductOffenceTransgressionViolateWrongdoing
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