first offender
Example Sentences
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The first offender pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to embezzling £20,000 from Ms Beck.
From BBC
The frenzied nature of the attack suggested the killer was not a first offender.
From BBC
Mr Findlay said: "He is a first offender. He is still one of Her Majesty's counsel in Scotland."
From BBC
Lord Tyre requested a background report on the first offender ahead of sentencing.
From BBC
Last month, the TSA said it was doubling penalties for violating the transportation mask mandate: $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders.
From Reuters
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