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

If Jesic agrees to resentence them, the brothers would become eligible for parole under California’s youthful offender law, since the murders happened when they were under 26.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

Davis, 20, has sought youthful offender status and since then court files for Davis have been sealed.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 24, 2023

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)