While the idea had broad bipartisan support, Republicans objected that it was drawn too broadly, to include "minor misdemeanors."

Sometimes I get the impression that killing an agent is just a minor misdemeanor.

Prefect's Duties can be assigned as a disciplinary measure for various minor misdemeanors.

He pleaded guilty to a minor misdemeanor and was sentenced to one year on probation, following which his "record" would be expunged.

The 1996 law defined as "aggravated felonies" requiring deportation a large number of offenses, including minor misdemeanors.

Missionaries observed that slaves, especially female slaves, were killed at the whim of their masters, for minor misdemeanors.

Although he committed numerous minor misdemeanors, he still obtained a very good for conduct.

No criminal background (minor misdemeanors, such as certain traffic violations do not disqualify)

An exaggerated sentence for encouraging someone else to commit an extremely minor misdemeanor, while bspence probably won't be held responsible for his own actions.

The remainder of John's life consisted of periods of good behaviour punctuated by occasional minor misdemeanors and brief jail terms.