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

Under his reading, a court may impose prison and probation for two different petty offenses, but not for “the same” petty offense.

From Slate • Aug. 21, 2023

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

More than 220 individuals have pleaded guilty so far, most of them to a petty offense of misdemeanor parading, picketing or demonstrating punishable by no more than six months in jail.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2022

Apparently, there was a way around the paperwork for a petty offense.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover