probation
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“Based on the totality of the evidence in the case, including the body worn camera video, we determined that pursuing the probation violation was the most appropriate sanction,” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Under California law, a judge is required to dismiss the poisoning charge if every condition of probation has been followed.
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
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
When your girl does that, it means you’re on probation.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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
The terms of the probations haven’t been announced, however.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 12, 2015
Open, the major where she has been involved in the most drama — everything from outrageous line calls to probations and fines.
From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2015
Our impatience of suffering may make death sometimes appear the most desirable thing in all God's universe; yet who can tell what trials or probations may be ordained for us hereafter?
From Records of Later Life by Fanny Kemble
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