He was placed on probation for a year.

A period during which a person is monitored instead of serving time in prison, often as part of a sentence.
She completed her probation successfully.
The judge decided to give him probation instead of jail time.
During probation, he must check in with his officer regularly.
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He is on probation for six months.

A period during which a person is monitored to see if they can behave well or meet certain conditions.
She was placed on probation after her first offense.
The judge decided to give him probation instead of jail time.
During probation, he must check in with his officer weekly.
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