criminal record

Example Sentences

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Sarmiento said that "70% of the people arrested, detained and deported have no criminal record".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Offences can be disclosed during criminal record checks, which can affect job opportunities.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He was one of about 200 people ensnared in Operation Catch of the Day, the overwhelming majority of whom had no criminal record.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Strong families and strong schools shape habits and values more effectively than the threat of a criminal record ever will.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He was unarmed and had no criminal record.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander