The Most Frequent Delinquency Offenses Committed by Juveniles Are Property

question 17

Multiple Choice

The most frequent delinquency offenses committed by juveniles are property crimes which include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) robbery
• B) larceny
• C) burglary
• D) arson

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