youthful offender

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The ruling made them eligible for parole under California's youthful offender law which allows those who committed crimes before the age of 26 to seek a reduced sentence.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025

Resentencing could trigger their eligibility for parole through the state’s youthful offender law since they were under 26 at the time of the murders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

In denying Mr. Belter youthful offender status, Judge Murphy cited the “moving and eloquent” victim statement M.M. made in court in August.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021

“The assumption when Judge Murphy denied youthful offender status was that Chris Belter would receive prison time,” Cohen told The Post.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021

"I regret," said a judge in a Winnipeg court, "to sentence such a youthful offender."

From The Canadian Commonwealth by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)