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

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

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

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