expression, noun
minor offense; minor crime
Refers to a less serious criminal act, such as a misdemeanor or petty offense, as opposed to a felony or serious crime.
万引きは軽い犯罪だと思われがちだが、立派な窃盗罪だ。
Shoplifting is often thought of as a minor offense, but it is a full-fledged theft crime.
A more formal, compound noun meaning 'minor offense' or 'misdemeanor', often used in legal contexts.
Compound of 軽い (light, minor) and 犯罪 (crime). The phrase is transparent and follows standard adjective-noun modification.