Variables were length of probation for substance use, age, race, gender, educational level, felony substance conviction, and nature of the violation (habit-forming drugs, alcohol, or both).
Results indicated no statistically significant difference in rates of recidivism based on length of probation (p =.05).
Prosecutors recommended the same length of probation, but a smaller fine of $40,000.
This retrospective study was designed to explore whether a relationship exists between lengths of probation for nurses with substance use violations and recidivism.
In legal documents, however, company officials have said the Justice Department has exaggerated the extent of the background-check problem, although the company recently agreed to extend the length of its probation with the United States Attorney's office in Philadelphia.
The length of the probation period isn't the only concern of junior faculty members; many have made it clear to UTFA that they aren't satisfied with the level of support they currently receive from the administration.
They were each sentenced to 1,000 hours of community service and $150-a-month restitution for five years, the length of their probation.
A sentencing hearing that has yet to be scheduled will determine the length and conditions of his probation.
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Interestingly, it was not the length of of a jail sentence, or even the length of the term of probation that were found to be significant; rather, the effect was triggered by being given these sentencing options.
