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A wobbler is a criminal offense (crime) that may be charged by the prosecutor and sentenced by the judge as either a misdemeanor offense or a felony offense under applicable law.

In the state of Mississippi, the concept of a 'wobbler' offense is not formally recognized in the same manner as it is in some other states. Mississippi law does not have a distinct category for crimes that can be charged specifically as either a misdemeanor or a felony based on prosecutorial discretion. Instead, each criminal offense is defined by statute with specific classifications as either a misdemeanor or a felony. However, prosecutors do have discretion in deciding what charges to bring based on the facts of a case, and in some instances, may choose between different statutes that classify similar conduct differently. Additionally, judges have discretion in sentencing within the statutory guidelines for the offense for which a defendant is convicted. It is important to consult with an attorney to understand how the law applies to the specifics of any criminal case in Mississippi.

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