Grant was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, a misdemeanor in New York State. He is involved in a custody battle with his ex-wife and he brought the gun with him to scare her into letting him see his daughter more often. They got into a shouting match and he pulled the gun out. Grant was arrested and he pled guilty to disorderly conduct, a handgun violation, and was given probation.
-What is the basis of historical probation that allowed Grant to serve a punishment in the community by following conditions of supervision

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Judicial reprieve is the historical basis for probation, allowing offenders to serve their punishment in the community under supervision instead of incarceration.

Grant Was Arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, a Misdemeanor