How to Use noncriminal in a Sentence

noncriminal

adjective
  • But that doesn’t mean its noncriminal characters should feel like so much of a shrug.
    — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Failing to do so is a noncriminal traffic infraction that could land you a ticket.
    — Wayne K. Roustan, Sun-Sentinel.com, 10 Apr. 2018
  • People who call 911 for noncriminal mental health issues may not think of this.
    — Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Interviews with their parents and glimpses of their noncriminal pursuits emphasize that these are nice kids.
    — Bart Layton, New York Times, 30 May 2018
  • 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
  • To compete in a serious and noncriminal way in the new global economy.
    — Eric Johnson, Vox, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Other than noncriminal neighbor disputes, the suspect was not known to the department, White said.
    — Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Wyatt was issued a noncriminal traffic citation earlier this year and fired in April for the crash.
    — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
  • After all, more than 60% of 911 calls in New York are for noncriminal matters.
    — Daniela Gilbert, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The final version, though, referred to a code section that defines noncriminal pornography.
    — Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • No physical contact was reported, and a noncriminal report was taken before officers left the scene.
    — Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 14 Aug. 2024
  • 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 rapper was charged with misdemeanor possession, but eventually pleaded guilty to a lesser, noncriminal charge.
    — Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.
    — ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.
    — Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Although many immigrant men with and without legal status have been frustrated by the crackdown on noncriminal immigrants and racial profiling, the faltering economy is driving the final wedge.
    — Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • 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

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