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
But because he is considered a youthful offender, Eis will be eligible for a parole hearing after serving 24 years in prison, prosecutor Amber Lee said in an interview.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 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
"I regret," said a judge in a Winnipeg court, "to sentence such a youthful offender."
From The Canadian Commonwealth by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)
