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

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

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Applicants will have to undergo identity and criminal record checks and demonstrate they meet the requirements, as opposed to just inputting their details.

From BBC • May 18, 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

With his criminal record struck off, he could apply to medical college when the war was over, or even go for a commission now in the Medical Corps.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan