Some acts are considered criminal only because of the alleged offender's age. In juvenile cases, a "status offense" involves conduct that would not be a crime if it were committed by an adult. In other words, the actions are considered to be a violation of the law only because of the youth's status as a minor.
For more information visit: https://www.getlegal.com/legal-info-center/criminal-law/status-offenses/
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