### Question
How is the term petty offense for which no sentence of imprisonment will be imposed defined?


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

> 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**

