offender

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DNA from the glove was sent for testing on Thursday, but produced no matches in CODIS, the FBI's database of DNA from known offenders.

From BBC

The Met introduced them two years ago after realising that offenders had started using them, instead of mopeds, because they were more agile.

From BBC

The federation pressed for a reversal of "non-attendance policies" for incidents and warned that a shift towards non-custodial sentences, even for violent offenders, could give the appearance that there was "no meaningful deterrent".

From BBC

"The fact that these offenders – these kidnappers – have got it so wrong is concerning."

From BBC

Most nonviolent offenders can earn credits for up to 50% of their sentence, but Velado’s release after serving just under a third of her sentence is less common.

From Los Angeles Times