petty offense
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 391 U.S. 194 - Bloom v. Illinois · 1968Most cited · 2,231 citing opinions
when the legislature has not expressed a judgment as to the seriousness of an offense by fixing a maximum penalty which may be imposed, we are to look to the penalty actually imposed as the best evidence of the seriousness of the offense
United States Code
18 U.S.C. § 19 — as used in this title
As used in this title, the term “petty offense” means a Class B misdemeanor, a Class C misdemeanor, or an infraction, for which the maximum fine is no greater than the amount set forth for such an offense in section 3571(b)(6) or (7) in the case of an individual or section 3571(c)(6) or (7) in the case of an organization.