petty offense

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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

It is unclear legally whether a judge can impose a sentence of jail time followed by probation for a petty offense such as parading.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2021

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