first offender
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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 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
Paul Hodgkins, a Florida man, was the first offender to be sentenced when he received eight months in prison in July for obstructing an official proceeding.
From Fox News ● Sep. 3, 2021
By way of leniency toward a first offender the court let Tip off with a sentence of fourteen months in the penitentiary.
From The High School Freshmen Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
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