criminal record

Example Sentences

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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

Heifler, who is a US citizen, has been described by police as an "extremist with no criminal record with the New York Police Department", CBS News, the BBC's US partner, reported.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I was told by ICE, on that first visit, that they don’t send anybody with a criminal record to Dilley.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

On Wednesday, CNN shared body camera footage from the shooting of Marimar Martinez, a Montessori school teacher in Chicago with no criminal record.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

My criminal record automatically disqualifies me from the nominations.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu