Mr. Justice Black, with whom Mr. Justice Douglas joins, dissenting. I cannot say what is and what is not a “petty crime.” I certainly believe, however, that where punishment of as much as six months can be imposed, I could not classify the offense as “petty” if that means that people tried for *160 it are to be tried as if we had no Bill of Rights.…
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