How to Use noncriminal in a Sentence

noncriminal

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• But that doesn’t mean its noncriminal characters should feel like so much of a shrug.
  — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2017
• So some of this stuff is noncriminal, some is criminal.
  — The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 13 Oct. 2021
• People who call 911 for noncriminal mental health issues may not think of this.
  — Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Dec. 2021
• Failing to do so is a noncriminal traffic infraction that could land you a ticket.
  — Wayne K. Roustan, Sun-Sentinel.com, 10 Apr. 2018
• Other than noncriminal neighbor disputes, the suspect was not known to the department, White said.
  — Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 1 Aug. 2022
• To compete in a serious and noncriminal way in the new global economy.
  — Eric Johnson, Vox, 7 Aug. 2019
• If police find someone with that amount or less, the person must report to a noncriminal commission within three days.
  — Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 14 Nov. 2020
• Interviews with their parents and glimpses of their noncriminal pursuits emphasize that these are nice kids.
  — Bart Layton, New York Times, 30 May 2018
• Under his tenure as the top official at ICE, the agency has increased arrests of noncriminal migrants and raids on workplaces.
  — Julia Ainsley /, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2018
• But as of Sunday, police determined the shooting was noncriminal and accidental, and no charges will be filed.
  — Paige Fry, chicagotribune.com, 15 Nov. 2020
• Citing the girl’s apparent history of medical problems, police at the time said the death had been classified as a noncriminal matter and closed.
  — William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2023
• The tally does not include people killed in homicides deemed to be noncriminal, such as justified police shootings or cases of self-defense.
  — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2024
• The task force’s goal was to try to understand why Michigan incarcerates so many young people for noncriminal offenses — and suggest ways to reduce the number.
  — Jodi S. Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2022
• Charities are likely to appeal the ruling from the High Court, which, though not the top judicial authority in the country, deals with the most important noncriminal cases.
  — Stephen Castle, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Dec. 2022
• The office investigates noncriminal complaints of youth in the system and performs monthly visits and evaluations at each of the state’s five youth lockups.
  — Jolie McCullough, star-telegram, 30 Jan. 2018
• The more than 100 arrestees were cited for a range of noncriminal behaviors such as roller skating or riding a scooter on the sidewalk to low-level infractions such as jaywalking.
  — Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2021
• The final version, though, referred to a code section that defines noncriminal pornography.
  — Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2022
• Unlike their white counterparts, they are considered suspicious for mundane, noncriminal behaviors — their style of hair or dress, teeth too gold, pants too low.
  — Vesla Mae Weaver, Vox, 28 Sep. 2018
• Epps said funds for the LAPD should be redistributed to support more social workers and other professionals who can respond to nonviolent and noncriminal calls.
  — Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
• As a result, he was permitted to withdraw his misdemeanor plea and plead guilty to a lesser, noncriminal harassment violation.
  — Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2023
• Three were dismissed on the condition of good behavior; five cases were pleaded down to noncriminal violations, often punishable with a fine.
  — New York Times, 1 Dec. 2021
• The rapper was charged with misdemeanor possession, but eventually pleaded guilty to a lesser, noncriminal charge.
  — Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2021
• When the Waukesha County courts were combined with the state's circuit courts, the municipal court was created to deal with noncriminal cases, including many juvenile court proceedings.
  — Jim Riccioli, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2018
• The Seattle Times reported that most 911 calls Seattle police respond to are noncriminal calls, such as disturbances, parking issues and public assistance.
  — Fox News, 10 July 2020
• The Seattle Times reports the 12 officers hired for the community service officer program will respond to noncriminal calls and help connect residents with city services.
  — USA TODAY, 27 June 2019
• The city of Seattle is supplementing the ranks of police by hiring 12 unarmed, noncommissioned officers to respond to noncriminal calls and help connect people with social services.
  — Brian Contreras, The Seattle Times, 25 June 2019
• The measure also reduces drug misdemeanor charges to noncriminal offenses, institutes a $100 fine and requires offenders to be screened for drug addiction.
  — Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2020
• Washington officials hope to treat nearly all civil, or noncriminal, patients in community hospitals around the state to free up space for patients in the hospital’s criminal wards.
  — Walker Orenstein, The Seattle Times, 10 June 2018
• During the meeting Thursday, Bas said the city is seeking ways to prevent violence and alternatives to police for responding to nonviolent, noncriminal calls for service.
  — Melissa Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2021
• The trend of schools with armed security is for teachers to rely heavily on resource officers to enforce school rules, which result in more arrests for age-appropriate and noncriminal behavior.
  — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2022

Last Updated: 8 Dec 2024