criminal record

Example Sentences

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The first was that a key witness, one who claimed he had heard Whitton confess to the crime while in prison, had lied to the court about having a criminal record.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Offences can be disclosed during criminal record checks, which can affect job opportunities.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The court said it had taken Kim's lack of a prior criminal record into account in its sentencing.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Federal public defenders assigned to Allen after he submitted a financial affidavit to the court requesting representation noted that Allen has no prior criminal record, a factor in determining a criminal suspect’s handling before trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

While all job applicants—regardless of race—are harmed by a criminal record, the harm is not equally felt.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander