Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 465/5

  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
     Any person or persons who shall wilfully injure, deface or destroy any flag, flag-staff or pole, or adjustments attached thereto, erected and arranged for the purpose of carrying out the requirements of this Act, shall be deemed guilty of a petty offense and fined not less than one (1) dollar nor more than fifteen (15) dollars.