on probation

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Fulton County Superior Court Senior Judge Jane C. Barwick sentenced Evans, who was set to go on trial this week, to two years in prison and three years on probation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

After serving 16-and-a-half months of his sentence, he was released on probation and has since been working to rebuild his life, which was recently the subject of BBC Three documentary The Trials of Pa Salieu.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

What if a defendant is still on probation when he seeks prospective relief?

From Slate • Jan. 8, 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

One to a parent or guardian, the other to your employer if you have a job, or your probation officer if you’re on probation.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater