delito menor

m.

minor offense, misdemeanor, lesser offense, petty larceny.

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(n.) = misdemeanour [misdimeanor, -USA], petty offense, petty crime, minor offence

Ex. Every state has its own statutes and codes that may make the theft or mutilation of library materials a misdemeanor or even a felony.

Ex. These indigents, known to the public as tramps & skid row winos, are very visible & more likely to be arrested for drunkenness & other petty offenses than a person with a permanent home.

Ex. Examples of 'petty crimes' are riding the train without a ticket, reproducing copyright computer programs, traffic violations, tax evasion, & shoplifting.

Ex. A discharge means that the judge finds you guilty, but then discharges you instead of convicting you -- usually in the case of minor offences and if you have no criminal history.

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(n.) = misdemeanour [misdimeanor, -USA], petty offense, petty crime, minor offence

Ex: Every state has its own statutes and codes that may make the theft or mutilation of library materials a misdemeanor or even a felony.

Ex: These indigents, known to the public as tramps & skid row winos, are very visible & more likely to be arrested for drunkenness & other petty offenses than a person with a permanent home.

Ex: Examples of 'petty crimes' are riding the train without a ticket, reproducing copyright computer programs, traffic violations, tax evasion, & shoplifting.

Ex: A discharge means that the judge finds you guilty, but then discharges you instead of convicting you -- usually in the case of minor offences and if you have no criminal history.