Those convicted of serious offenses like murder and kidnapping are not eligible.

Corporations can even be convicted of criminal offenses, such as fraud and manslaughter.

Many of those freed had been convicted of minor offenses, he added.

James was convicted of sexual offenses and sentenced to three years in prison.

Twenty-one other members of the gang have been convicted of various offenses.

The governor may grant pardons to those convicted of criminal offenses under state law.

A previous law required samples only from those convicted of sexual assault or other violent offenses.

He committed suicide in 2009 rather than report to Federal prison after being convicted of offenses related to moonshine production.

People convicted of sexual offenses must register with the police.

Following protests, some fathers' rights activists have been convicted of offenses such as harassment and assault.