offender

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"People have had enough," Minneapolis Police Brian O'Hara said, noting that his officers made hundreds of arrests of violent offenders last year without resorting to shooting.

From BBC

Overall, nearly 100 offenders were prosecuted for trying to cheat themselves or for impersonating driving test candidates.

From BBC

A spokesperson said: "As this case shows, we do not hesitate to send offenders back to prison, where necessary, if they break the rules."

From BBC

The government's review of taxi licensing in England follows Baroness Casey's report on grooming gangs, which identified taxis being used by offenders across the country and recommended tougher rules.

From BBC

"I think tobacco companies are hit-and-run offenders. A car caused a traffic accident. Many people were injured and killed. But the driver fled the scene," he said after the verdict.

From Barron's