Question

question 5
0.5 pts
according to the textbook, which of the following is an example of a status offense? (textbook)
○ identity theft
○ selling drugs
○ skipping school
○ joyriding

Explanation:

A status offense is a non - criminal act that is considered illegal only because of the offender's age (e.g., actions like skipping school, curfew violations for minors). Identity theft, selling drugs, and joyriding are criminal offenses regardless of age. Skipping school (truancy) is a typical status offense as it's an offense mainly because the person is a minor.

Answer:

C. skipping school