criminal record
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The court said it had taken Kim's lack of a prior criminal record into account in its sentencing.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
It includes checks on a candidates' credit history and criminal record.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
He was one of about 200 people ensnared in Operation Catch of the Day, the overwhelming majority of whom had no criminal record.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 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
"You do understand that a child would not receive as harsh a penalty as an adult would? That there would be no permanent criminal record?"
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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