first offender
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"This is a first offender and I wouldn't want him to be a hardened criminal at this young age. He's only 15 now."
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 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
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
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 Thomas Henry Huxley
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