first offender
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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
That means anyone convicted must serve their entire sentence, can’t be sentenced to probation as a first offender and can’t be paroled unless they have served at least 30 years in prison.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
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
In many instances it is quite sufficient punishment for a first offender in a petty case to be publicly rebuked in the police court.
From Crime and Its Causes by William Douglas Morrison
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