Procedure - The rules for conducting a lawsuit; there are rules of civil procedure, criminal procedure, evidence, bankruptcy, and appellate procedure.⏎
Petty offense - A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison.⏎
Plea - In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges. See also nolo contendere.⏎
Motion - A request by a litigant to a judge for a decision on an issue relating to the case.⏎