petty offense
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Magistrate Judge Stephanie Hambrick dismissed a second petty offense for violating closures and use limits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
Circuit said that probation and imprisonment “may not be imposed as a single sentence” for a petty offense, adding “there are separate options on the menu.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
Like Little, Wiedrich pleaded guilty to a petty offense of illegal parading, punishable by no more than six months of incarceration.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 15, 2022
During a plea hearing, the judge asked: "Does the government, in agreeing to the petty offense in this case, have any concern about deterrence?"
From Reuters ● Oct. 13, 2021
Refusal to “lock in” was considered a petty offense.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
