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If the question is about court sentences in criminal law, probation is a period of non-incarceration that either follows or takes the place of a jail or prison sentence. Probation, like parole, comes with stipulations and restrictions as a result of a guilty verdict or its equivalent.

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What is a sentence for the word probation?

Don't make me violate my probation!


Will someone lose benefits if convicted of a felony no jail just probation?

A conviction is a conviction. Probation IS a sentence - - a lenient sentence but a sentence nonetheless.


Is probation a felony?

Probation is a sentence, not a crime. A felony is a level of crime.


How do you use the word probation in a sentence?

We all get nervous in a probation moment.


What happens to suspended sentence if probation is terminated?

The question is a little unclear - but if the probation was terminated it should mean that you had completed your sentence to the satisfaction of the judge. However, the charge for which you received the sentence of probation will remain on your criminal history record.


What is a probated sentence?

It is a sentence on which the convicted person is serving on probation.


What if probation is broken when it was for a burglary charge?

I have committed a burglary on probation and got revoked and payed with my original sentence and the new sentence charges.


How long can you get for a probation violation if he was originally charged with felonious assault and aggravated burglary?

Probation itself IS a sentence. If you abide by all the conditions of the probation sentence you will remain free of jail. If you violate the condition(s) of your probation your freedom can be revoked and you can be remanded to jail to serve the remainder of the term of your sentence.


If you violated probation when you were 17 at what point will you be clear of the violation charges?

When your probation sentence ends.


What lands you on probanition?

Probation is often imposed as a sentence following a criminal conviction. Factors that can lead to being placed on probation include committing a crime, violating the terms of a previous probation, or receiving a suspended sentence that includes probation as a condition.


Can a vop sentence be reconsidered if at the trial for a charge that vop'd him finds him not guilty?

Infractions that violate your probation are not triable. You've already been found guilty and received your sentence - which was probation. If you violate the probation rules, you've violated your sentence and you can be remanded to jail to serve your "real" sentence.


What is the minimum sentence for possession of firearm on probation?

depends on jurisdiction and judge. Commonly revocation of probation, and imposition of remaining sentence of the original crime.