Does the definition of “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” include offenses that are punishable only by a fine?
Yes, assuming the offense meets the definition of “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” in all other respects. Nothing in the language of the definition limits the term to offenses punishable by imprisonment. The legislative history of the definition illustrates that the prohibition on firearm possession by persons convicted of such offenses was to be as broad as possible, for example, covering individuals who plead guilty to minor offenses. [18 U. S. C.
