youthful offender
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The ruling made them eligible for parole under California's youthful offender law which allows those who committed crimes before the age of 26 to seek a reduced sentence.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025
Resentencing could trigger their eligibility for parole through the state’s youthful offender law since they were under 26 at the time of the murders.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025
In denying Mr. Belter youthful offender status, Judge Murphy cited the “moving and eloquent” victim statement M.M. made in court in August.
From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
Weidert was a youthful offender who has "an impeccable prison record" and four psychological assessments saying he would be of little risk if released, said his attorney, Charles Carbone.
From Fox News ● Aug. 10, 2021
But promptly and certainly when circumstances justify the committal to a State reformatory, the youthful offender should go.
From London's Underworld by Thomas Holmes
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