first offender

Example Sentences

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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

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