The U.S. Supreme Court has defined a petty case as one in which the

A. Maximum penalty is six months confinement.
B. Maximum penalty is five months or less.
C. Maximum penalty is only a fine.
D. Charge is a misdemeanor.


A. Maximum penalty is six months confinement.

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