serious offenseglossary / serious offense An offense not classified as a petty offense and usu. carrying at least a six-month sentence. — Also termed serious crime. Cf. petty offense. 词条贡献者 译者Eric,毕业于国内一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与娱乐与传媒诉讼相关的法律文件。