criminal record

Example Sentences

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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

However, it could be that Jamal's criminal record was not checked, or that he used a false name.

From BBC • 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

The housepainter turned out to have a criminal record.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day