criminal record
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At the point of his suspension, it was discovered that Turner had not undergone the enhanced criminal record check – or Access NI - that was required for his role.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
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
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
Ukrainian citizens are permitted to own non-automatic firearms provided they meet licence conditions, such as not having a criminal record or history of mental illness.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 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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