New York legal term
Petty offense in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Petty offense” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Petty offense” mean in New York criminal law?
"Petty offense" means a violation or a traffic infraction. 40. (N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 1.20)
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