criminal record
Example Sentences
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Her boyfriend, who has a criminal record, has given up looking for a job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
The magistrate called the incident "a single act of stupidity or frustration" when sparing him a criminal record.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Why is protecting a digital presence uniquely critical for someone with a criminal record?
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Since October, on average, 6,412 people have been in detention on a given day across the eight California detention centers, 4,732 with no criminal record, according to a Times analysis of the data.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
A little legal advice from my cousin: as a young person without immigration status, you must avoid a criminal record at all costs.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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