Which type of offenses are committed by juveniles that would not be crimes if done by adults?

• A. Felony offenses
• B. Status offenses
• C. Misdemeanor offenses
• D. Violent offenses

Answer: (B)

Status offenses are acts that are illegal specifically because the offender is a juvenile; adults would not be charged for the same conduct. Examples include truancy, curfew violations, and running away from home. The same behavior would not be a crime if performed by an adult, which is why this category fits the description. Other options describe offenses that remain illegal regardless of age (felonies, misdemeanors, or violent offenses), so they don’t capture the idea of acts that are only crimes because of being underage.