Status Offenses Are Defined as _______

question 21

Multiple Choice

Status offenses are defined as _______.

• A) activities that are considered illegal only when performed by minors.
• B) white-collar crimes that occur within government organizations.
• C) crimes that occur within law enforcement agencies.
• D) nonviolent crimes such as property crimes.

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Definitions:

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Self-Evaluation

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Theoretical Perspective

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