youthful offender
Americannoun
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The brothers are eligible for parole under California's youthful offender law which allows individuals who committed crimes before the age of 26 to seek a reduced sentence.
From BBC • May 14, 2025
Resentencing could trigger their eligibility for parole through the state’s youthful offender law since they were under 26 at the time of the murders.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025
“The assumption when Judge Murphy denied youthful offender status was that Chris Belter would receive prison time,” Cohen told The Post.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021
Weidert was a youthful offender who has "an impeccable prison record" and four psychological assessments saying he would be of little risk if released, said his attorney, Charles Carbone.
From Fox News • Aug. 10, 2021
As he was conveyed thither, an incident occurred that produced a considerable impression on the feelings of the youthful offender.
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
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