### Question
Can you define what petty offense for which no sentence of imprisonment will be imposed means?


### Answer
**Petty offense for which no sentence of imprisonment will be imposed** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 58*:

> a petty offense for which the court determines that, in the event of conviction, no sentence of imprisonment will be imposed

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 58*
  - Heading: **FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > TITLE IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS**

