criminal record
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Joanne also wants financial compensation for the huge impact a criminal record has had on her life.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Sarmiento said that "70% of the people arrested, detained and deported have no criminal record".
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Offences can be disclosed during criminal record checks, which can affect job opportunities.
From BBC • May 18, 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
He was unarmed and had no criminal record.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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