probation
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Jackson, who is in his sixth season with the Rams and fourth as quarterback Matthew Stafford’s blindside protector, entered a diversion program that required him to complete probation and anger management classes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
He said probation had described O'Lali as having "a lack of victim empathy" and was considered to be at risk of further reoffending.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Upon appeal, Shanklin’s two-semester suspension from school and campus activities was lessened to four semesters of probation during which he could remain on campus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
But the school declined to expel or suspend the graduate student, and instead ordered a written reprimand, a reflection essay, and two months of disciplinary probation just before he graduated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Before then, Reggie would meet with a probation officer who would help suggest a sentence to the judge.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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Documents may include formal accusations, which detail allegations of gross negligence and other violations; letters of reprimand; and disciplinary orders spelling out stipulated agreements, suspensions, revocations and probations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2021
Their protests earned them 12-month probations from the U.S.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 5, 2020
Some want uniform caps on probation terms and the Senate bill calls for such limits: three years for misdemeanors and five years for probations.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 22, 2020
By mid-July, having violated their probations, both of Hannah’s parents were in jail.
From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2013
I will stand steady, and rejoice in the severest probations.'
From Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume I by Margaret Fuller
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