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

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

"Top Chef" isn't the first offender when it comes to poor vetting and possible casting mistakes like this.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2021

"I am willing to let the matter drop," he replied, "on the understanding that Monsieur Müller was not really the first offender."

From In the Days of My Youth by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford