A status offense is a criminal violation that
A)is committed by someone in organized crime.
B)is committed by a government official.
C)can only be committed by a juvenile.
D)carries no legal penalty.

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A status offense is an action that is prohibited only to a certain class of people, and in this context, it refers to offenses that can only be committed by juveniles, such as truancy or running away from home.

A Status Offense Is a Criminal Violation That