What is SUMMARY OFFENSE?

A violation of law that is considered to be minor where there is no trial or indictment.

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Related Legal Terms
SUMMARY CONVICTION OFFENSE, SUMMARY CONVICTION, SUMMARY COURT-MARTIAL, SERIOUS OFFENSE, SUMMARY JURISDICTION, PETTY OFFENSE, PUBLIC OFFENSE, EXTRANEOUS OFFENSE, SUMMARY, SUMMARY, n


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