Law Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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wobbler n. Second point on the jurisdiction of the court—certain offenses are what California lawyers call “wobblers”—they can be charged as either felonies OR misdemeanors [which is max of one year in California parlance]. [United States California Crime & Prisons Law] [full cite] (Jun. 28, 2004)

wobbler n. This is a 1326 case, where the defendant argued that his state conviction of “assault with a deadly weapon” was a “wobbler” (parlance for either a felony or misdemeanor). The 9th agreed that this offense could be a “wobbler,” but the presumption is that it is a felony, and that the state court must do something to indicate that it is a misdemeanor. [English Law] [full cite] (May. 25, 2006)

wobbler n. Johnson says the section creates what is known in California as a “wobbler.” “A wobbler can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor at the prosecutor’s discretion,” says Johnson. “The maximum penalty if charged as a felony is 3 years in state prison.” [English Law Slang] [full cite] (Sep. 7, 2006)

wobbler n. Section 273.5 cases are considered “wobblers” in law enforcement jargon, meaning charges can be filed either as misdemeanors or felonies. The decision is left to the arresting officer, detective supervisor and prosecutor. [Law Jargon] [full cite] (Sep. 7, 2006)

woof it up v. phr. Why you been woofing it up with the niggers all day? [ Language English Subject Crime & Prisons Law] [full cite] (Oct. 19, 2005)

yo-yo sale n. The dealership was cruising—and potentially crossing—a line drawn by the state’s bushing law. Bushing, believed to be a shortened version of bushwhacking, is when dealers attempt to convince consumers they must agree to new terms of an old deal. In other states, the practice is called a yo-yo sale or spot delivery. [English Automobiles & Transportation Law] [full cite] (Oct. 20, 2008)

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