It is a Class E felony, for which even a convicted offender may be granted probation.

She was granted probation for three years.

They were convicted but later on applied for and were granted probation.

Wallace also granted probation to some blacks, which may have cost him the 1958 gubernatorial election.

The court also cannot, by issuing a reservation in its judgment, confer upon itself the power to grant probation after the sentence has begun.

At the worst a human court would have found him guilty of manslaughter, and no doubt have granted probation.

A person convicted of a felony can also be granted probation instead of a prison sentence.

"Just stay out of trouble," the justice had said to one man he granted probation.

Community corrections officials are the main factors that help decide whether a criminal is granted probation or not.

Part of the plea bargain deal involved granting youthful offender status and probation to Philip.