first offender

Example Sentences

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In 2009, Miller was charged with underage drinking, a case that also was later dismissed under a first offenders’ program.

From Seattle Times

Most admitted to single petty offenses such as trespassing or illegal parading that rarely result in prison time for first offenders.

From Washington Post

And nearly half face misdemeanors that typically carry little or no prison time for first offenders.

From Washington Post

Paul Hodgkins, a Florida man, was the first offender to be sentenced when he received eight months in prison in July for obstructing an official proceeding.

From Fox News

Still, Mr. Weill requested only short suspended prison sentences for 12 of the accused, all of whom were first offenders.

From New York Times