I'm afraid it'll be one of the lesser crimes he's been involved in.

What was not true was her confession to a lesser crime.

These and other lesser crimes increased 11 percent over all.

The union representing teachers contends that the rise in lesser crimes means students may not have a greater sense of security.

"It seems to me that a jury might be willing to convict him for this lesser crime."

In May 2007, the operations were extended to lesser crimes.

They could, for instance, accuse a defendant of a lesser crime.

The judge may punish the person for lesser crimes at his discretion.

Those of lesser crimes were sent to prison or the stocks.

One has done, perhaps, the lesser crime, but I have more affection for the other.