criminal record

Example Sentences

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Sarmiento said that "70% of the people arrested, detained and deported have no criminal record".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Ukrainian citizens are permitted to own non-automatic firearms provided they meet licence conditions, such as not having a criminal record or history of mental illness.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Strong families and strong schools shape habits and values more effectively than the threat of a criminal record ever will.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Police did not disclosed whether Gibson had a criminal record.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"You do understand that a child would not receive as harsh a penalty as an adult would? That there would be no permanent criminal record?"

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin