criminal record

Example Sentences

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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

The first was that a key witness, one who claimed he had heard Whitton confess to the crime while in prison, had lied to the court about having a criminal record.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

When Nix was first released from prison, about 20 years ago, she said she suffered depression when her criminal record caused her problems keeping a job.

From BBC • May 26, 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