A conservative think-tank wants to upgrade some misdemeanors to felonies for protesters. Experts say this could have a “chilling” effect

The push to upgrade misdemeanors to felony crimes could result in years-long prison sentences and higher fines - while also impacting a person’s ability to vote or get a job in the long-term ...
CNN

Officer who used excessive force allowed to plead guilty to misdemeanor after felony conviction

A Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy will serve four months in prison on a misdemeanor conviction for using excessive force after the new Trump-appointed US attorney offered an unusual plea deal despite a ...
AZ Central

Felonies can be wiped from your record, but not misdemeanors. An AZ bill would change that

Arizona House Bill 2658 would allow individuals convicted of misdemeanors to petition for expungement after three years, subject to judicial review. Supporters argue the bill aligns expungement ...

Vancouver police union raises concerns over new misdemeanor directive issued by city

The city says the temporary policy is meant to ease pressure on an overwhelmed public defense system, but the police union ...
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Appeals court questions Tina Peters' sentencing error for misdemeanor law that didn't exist at time of crime

DENVER — Questions from a court of appeals last week focused on a potential error in one of Tina Peters’ convictions and sentences, but the judges’ questions ...