on probation

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The other charges were dismissed and Paul, who was put on probation, submitted a plea of abeyance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

He would serve no jail time and be placed on probation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

As part of its plea deal with the DoJ, the bank was placed on probation for three years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

The MoJ said new technology will free up the administrative burden on probation officers to increase supervision of the most dangerous offenders.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025

Conant went on probation for a year, to prove herself again.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell