criminal record
Americannoun
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criminal records
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Why is protecting a digital presence uniquely critical for someone with a criminal record?
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
This is happening despite the Supreme Court directing authorities not to take coercive action against those protesters who are facing charges but have no prior criminal record.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Earlier this year, Spain’s government gave legal status to some half a million immigrants who had arrived in previous years but had no criminal record.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"The information I received was that there would be none," he said, adding that consular staff said they would explain his criminal record and itinerary to the UK Border Force.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
My identity was verified and my criminal record was checked.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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