Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-73
§19 Petty offense defined
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Summary
Defines "petty offense" as a Class B/C misdemeanor or infraction with a top fine not over the amounts in 3571(b)(6)–(7) (individuals) or 3571(c)(6)–(7) (organizations).
Full Legal Text
Title 18, §19
Crimes and Criminal Procedure — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
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.
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1988—Pub. L. 100–690 inserted “, 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” after “infraction”.
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18 U.S.C. § 19
Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73