first offender
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Her lawyer, Joseph Katati, described Edwards as a remorseful first offender with potential.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
They were also allowed to plead guilty under Georgia’s first offender law, meaning that if they complete their probation without violating the terms or committing another crime, their records will be wiped clean.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
The third threshold was $250 million, with tax rates of 62.5% for the first offender 75% for the second and 95% for the third.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2022
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 ● Sep. 3, 2021
The first offender says "I did it because I find fishing very amusing," and the magistrate bids him depart in peace; nay, probably wishes him good sport.
From Science & Education by Huxley, Thomas Henry
