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Felony
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FelonyIn some US states, any serious crime for which the possible maximum sentence is more than one year in prison. (Probation can be an alternative to prison in most felony crimes.)
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States
By this name are understood in some countries, the assembly of the different orders of the people to regulate the affairs of the commonwealth, as, the states general.
Crime
An act or omission which is prohibited by criminal law. Each state sets out a limited series of acts (crimes) which are prohibited and punishes the commission of these acts by a fine, imprisonment or some other form of punishment. In exceptional cases, an omission to act can constitute a crime, such as failing to give assistance to a person in peril or failing to report a case of child abuse.
Sentence
A judgment, or judicial declaration made by a judge in a cause. The term judgment is more usually applied to civil, and sentence to criminal proceedings.
Prison
A legal prison is the building designated by law, or used by the sheriff, for the confinement, or detention of those whose persons are judicially ordered to be kept in custody. But in cases of necessity, the sheriff may make his own house, or any other place, a prison.
Felony
In some US states, any serious crime for which the possible maximum sentence is more than one year in prison. (Probation can be an alternative to prison in most felony crimes.)
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Felo de se
Criminal law. A felon of himself; a self-murderer.
Felon
A person convicted of a felony crime.
Feloniously
Pleadings. This is a technical word which must be introduced into every indictment for a felony, charging the offence to have been committed feloniously; no other word, nor any circumlocution, will supply its place.
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Facility Commander
In the US penitentiary jargon, the highest ranking sworn supervisor assigned to a facility.ÿ The Facility Commander, who is responsible for the overall operation of the facility, is a Captain at the larger facilities and a Lieutenant at the smaller facilities.ÿ
Failure to arraign
All individuals who are arrested must be taken to court?that is, ?arraigned??within 48 hours of the time of arrest, excluding Sundays and holidays.ÿ If the 48 hours expires at a time when the court is not in session, the time shall be extended to include the duration of the next court date.ÿÿ Anyone who is not arraigned within this time frame will be released from custody without delay.
Felon
A person convicted of a felony crime.
Felony
Family style
"In the US penitentiary slang, performing sodomy in the ""missionary"" position."
Fence parole
In the US penitentiary slang, escape.
Fish (prison)
In the US penitentiary slang, a new prisoner.
Fish line
In the US penitentiary slang, a line used to pull items from one cell to another.
Fishing kit
In the US penitentiary slang, a small packet of toiletries, such as deodorant, toothpaste, soap, and a toothbrush that are issued to new prisoners.
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States
By this name are understood in some countries, the assembly of the different orders of the people to regulate the affairs of the commonwealth, as, the states general.
Crime
An act or omission which is prohibited by criminal law. Each state sets out a limited series of acts (crimes) which are prohibited and punishes the commission of these acts by a fine, imprisonment or some other form of punishment. In exceptional cases, an omission to act can constitute a crime, such as failing to give assistance to a person in peril or failing to report a case of child abuse.
Sentence
A judgment, or judicial declaration made by a judge in a cause. The term judgment is more usually applied to civil, and sentence to criminal proceedings.
Prison
A legal prison is the building designated by law, or used by the sheriff, for the confinement, or detention of those whose persons are judicially ordered to be kept in custody. But in cases of necessity, the sheriff may make his own house, or any other place, a prison.
Felony
In some US states, any serious crime for which the possible maximum sentence is more than one year in prison. (Probation can be an alternative to prison in most felony crimes.)
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Felo de se
Criminal law. A felon of himself; a self-murderer.
Felon
A person convicted of a felony crime.
Feloniously
Pleadings. This is a technical word which must be introduced into every indictment for a felony, charging the offence to have been committed feloniously; no other word, nor any circumlocution, will supply its place.
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Facility Commander
In the US penitentiary jargon, the highest ranking sworn supervisor assigned to a facility.ÿ The Facility Commander, who is responsible for the overall operation of the facility, is a Captain at the larger facilities and a Lieutenant at the smaller facilities.ÿ
Failure to arraign
All individuals who are arrested must be taken to court?that is, ?arraigned??within 48 hours of the time of arrest, excluding Sundays and holidays.ÿ If the 48 hours expires at a time when the court is not in session, the time shall be extended to include the duration of the next court date.ÿÿ Anyone who is not arraigned within this time frame will be released from custody without delay.
Felon
A person convicted of a felony crime.
Felony
Family style
"In the US penitentiary slang, performing sodomy in the ""missionary"" position."
Fence parole
In the US penitentiary slang, escape.
Fish (prison)
In the US penitentiary slang, a new prisoner.
Fish line
In the US penitentiary slang, a line used to pull items from one cell to another.
Fishing kit
In the US penitentiary slang, a small packet of toiletries, such as deodorant, toothpaste, soap, and a toothbrush that are issued to new prisoners.
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