Violation of a community's curfew by a teen would not be considered a status offense.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not applicable
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (B)

Curfew violations by a teen are classic examples of status offenses—acts that are illegal only because the person is a minor. Adults can typically be out past curfew without it being a crime, but for minors, violating curfew is categorized as a status offense and is usually addressed within the juvenile system rather than as an ordinary adult crime. So saying it would not be a status offense is incorrect; it is indeed a status offense. For contrast, acts like theft or assault are offenses regardless of age.