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
Under the state’s youthful offender law, both are immediately eligible for parole because the shootings happened before they turned 26.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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
As he was conveyed thither, an incident occurred that produced a considerable impression on the feelings of the youthful offender.
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
