At Age 19, Joe Sexually Assaulted a Woman in a Mall

question 76

Multiple Choice

At age 19, Joe sexually assaulted a woman in a mall parking lot. Legally, Joe is considered a(n)

• A) status offender
• B) juvenile delinquent
• C) criminal
• D) deviant

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