Already cops have backed off public urination and other public nuisance violations, while overlooking outstanding warrants for many other misdemeanor crimes. (nypost.com)
These offenses are more serious than petty infractions, which carry no possible term of imprisonment, but less serious than other misdemeanor crimes. (kostlaw.com)
They could also only receive deferred action if they had never been convicted of a felony, a serious misdemeanor or three or more other misdemeanors. (syracuse.com)