first offender

Example Sentences

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The court heard that Allan had a significant criminal record, while co-accused Carlyle was a first offender.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024

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

Threshold was $210 million in 2021, with tax rates of 20% for first offender, 30% for exceeding in consecutive years and 50% for exceeding in three or more consecutive years.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 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

But the outside world were strongly of opinion that Sir Francis had been the first offender.

From Kept in the Dark by Trollope, Anthony