probation
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Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. was sentenced to a year in county jail and two years of probation and community service after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the firefighter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
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
For the series, Frampton spent time with officers and those on probation, as well as hearing the stories of victims of crimes.
From BBC • May 18, 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
The system thus entered on, I pursued during the whole season of probation; and with the best success.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing probation
"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 3
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