criminal record
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They said he had no criminal record and was close to obtaining a work permit.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The fact that Patel has no criminal record and is not required to be on probation stings for San Mateo County Dist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Andrew Proto, a defense lawyer, said “a 15-second clip” isn’t worth a criminal record.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Applicants must prove they have a clean criminal record and spent at least five consecutive months in Spain before January 1.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Someone like me who was unemployed or had a prior criminal record?
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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