probation
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She spoke to the BBC about it in 2021, describing how she eventually turned away from a life of crime to become a probation officer.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
After his recent probation violation, the district attorney’s office spokesperson said, Rice was ordered to serve that jail time immediately.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The Chinese natives are currently incarcerated at the Ventura County Main Jail and the Todd Road Jail, respectively, and face up to four years’ imprisonment followed by two years of probation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Gene Levoff, a former senior lawyer at Apple, pleaded guilty in 2022 to trading on inside information about Apple’s quarterly performance and was sentenced to four years of probation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Upon release, even more fees may attach, including parole or probation service fees.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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