petty offenses
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From 301 U.S. 492 - Duke v. United States · 1937Most cited · 102 citing opinions
all offenses the penalty for which does not exceed confinement in a common jail, without hard labor for a period of six months, or a fine of not more than $500, or both, shall be deemed to be petty offenses; and all such petty offenses may be prosecuted upon information or complaint.