probation
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Despite already being on felony probation, Mattson was released from custody less than two hours later after the Sacramento County probation department declined to issue a hold on him, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
A court in Ventura sentenced the 44-year-old to 12 months' probation, her lawyer Michael Goldstein said.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 18 months probation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
If he violates the terms of his probation, he would have to serve his entire prison sentence, prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Mrs. Merritt stuck up for us by saying, “That’s all? That’s all she gets? Five years’ probation?
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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