Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 625 ILCS 5/11-202

  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
     It is unlawful and, unless otherwise declared in this Chapter with respect to particular offenses, it is a petty offense for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this Chapter.