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Jail time and probation.

That's what's ahead for a Michigan mom.

Crystal Royster, 42, twice called in false bomb threats to her daughter's Detroit school after the girl wasn't allowed to take part in a school play.

Authorities say the daughter could not participate due to school policy after being sick and going home earlier that day.

Over 700 people had to be evacuated from Lakeshore High School as St.

Clair Shores Police and other jurisdictions rolled in to respond.

Charges of a false report or threat of a bomb is a four-year felony, and Royster pleaded guilty.

She will serve probation for 18 months after spending 14 days

in the Maycomb County Jail.

As part of her probation, Royster is not allowed to contact the victims of the incident and must notify the school before heading onto the grounds.

She also has to take part in a Class A impulse control classes.

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