Plan - A debtor's detailed description of how the debtor proposes to pay creditors' claims over a fixed period of time.⏎
Postpetition transfer - A transfer of the debtor's property made after the commencement of the case.⏎
Nolo contendere - No contest. A plea of nolo contendere has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.⏎
Pretrial services - A function of the federal courts that takes place at the very start of the criminal justice process – after a person has been arrested and charged with a federal crime and before he or she goes to trial. Pretrial services officers focus on investigating the backgrounds of these persons to help the court determine whether to release or detain them while they await trial. The decision is based on whether these individuals are likely to flee or pose a threat to the community. If the court orders release, a pretrial services officer supervises the person in the community until he or she returns to court.⏎
Petty offense - A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison.⏎