on probation

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 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

“As far as I’m concerned, you’re on probation until the last chocolate’s sold.”

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier