NEW YORK CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW
Section 1.20 Definitions of terms of general use in this chapter.
Except where different meanings are expressly specified in subsequent provisions of this chapter, the term definitions contained in section 10.00 of the penal law are applicable to this chapter, and, in addition, the following terms have the following meanings:
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39. "Petty offense" means a violation or a traffic infraction.
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