first offender

Example Sentences

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The court heard that Allan had a significant criminal record, while co-accused Carlyle was a first offender.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024

The third threshold was $250 million, with tax rates of 62.5% for the first offender 75% for the second and 95% for the third.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2022

Paul Hodgkins, a Florida man, was the first offender to be sentenced when he received eight months in prison in July for obstructing an official proceeding.

From Fox News • Sep. 3, 2021

"Top Chef" isn't the first offender when it comes to poor vetting and possible casting mistakes like this.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2021

If Rufus Dawes had been an ordinary first offender, he might have regained liberty soon after his arrival in Van Diemen’s Land.

From Australian Writers by Byrne, Desmond