first offender

Example Sentences

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"This is a first offender and I wouldn't want him to be a hardened criminal at this young age. He's only 15 now."

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

They were also allowed to plead guilty under Georgia’s first offender law, meaning that if they complete their probation without violating the terms or committing another crime, their records will be wiped clean.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023

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

The first offender has to pay a double penalty.

From Oscar Wilde by Ingleby, Leonard Cresswell