youthful offender

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Since the brothers were under the age of 26 at the time of the murders, the reduced sentence made them eligible for parole under California’s youthful offender law.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

The brothers are eligible for parole under California's youthful offender law which allows individuals who committed crimes before the age of 26 to seek a reduced sentence.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

Davis, 20, has sought youthful offender status and since then court files for Davis have been sealed.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 24, 2023

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

What good can possibly come either to the State or to the youthful offender?

From London's Underworld by Holmes, Thomas