first offender
Example Sentences
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In England, a 61-year-old first offender convicted of embezzlement would almost certainly go to an open prison - but that option does not exist in Scotland.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
They were also allowed to plead guilty under Georgia’s first offender law, meaning that if they complete their probation without violating the terms or committing another crime, their records will be wiped clean.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
The felony carries up to four years in prison but "no one gets jail time for that as a first offender," a New York law enforcement official told Yahoo News.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2023
The third threshold was $250 million, with tax rates of 62.5% for the first offender 75% for the second and 95% for the third.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2022
My co-directors are willing to put in a plea for the unfortunate young man as a first offender, on certain conditions.”
From The Scarlet Feather by Will Grefé
