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Probation

July 25, 2015 by: Content Team

Probation is a sentence handed down to offenders in lieu of jail time. While on probation, the offender is allowed to continue living in the community as long as he follows the terms and conditions outlined by the judge or the probation officer to which he is assigned. Probation is often reserved for first time offenders who commit non-violent crimes, […]

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