A formal request made for permanent residence (a green card) or a temporary visa. In most cases, the application must be made by a sponsoring party (company or relative) and not by the immigrant. … [Read more...] about PETITION (IMMIGRATION)
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PETTY LARCENY
Theft of small amounts of money, typically less than $500, a misdemeanor crime. Shoplifting often results in a charge of petty larceny. … [Read more...] about PETTY LARCENY
PESQUISIDOR
In Spanish law. Coroner. White, New Recop. b. 1, tit 1, f 3. … [Read more...] about PESQUISIDOR
PETITION FOR CERTIORARI
Latin meaning application for a writ for review; an request of a higher court, usually the U.S. Supreme Court, to review a case to consider it for adjudication. … [Read more...] about PETITION FOR CERTIORARI
PETTY OFFENSE
A minor crime or misdemeanor, where the punishment is usually a small fee or very short term of imprisonment, e.g. shoplifting an item of small value Petty Larceny. … [Read more...] about PETTY OFFENSE