petty offense
Example Sentences
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Quaid’s role, a naive sailor sentenced to eight years’ time for a petty offense, nearly went to John Travolta.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 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
Apparently, there was a way around the paperwork for a petty offense.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
