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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 Nevada, a 'wobbler' refers to a criminal offense that can be prosecuted and sentenced as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on various factors such as the circumstances of the case, the defendant's criminal history, and prosecutorial discretion. The term 'wobbler' is not an official legal term but is commonly used to describe these types of crimes. Nevada law gives prosecutors the flexibility to charge certain offenses at different levels of severity. For example, offenses like battery, grand larceny, and burglary can be treated as wobblers. The decision on how to charge can impact the potential penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and the long-term consequences of having a criminal record. Once charged, a judge may also have the discretion to reduce a felony to a misdemeanor upon sentencing or later during probation review, depending on the offender's compliance with the terms of probation and other factors.

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