This is someone, usually under age 18, who is determined to have committed a criminal offense or status offense in states in which a minor is declared to lack responsibility and cannot be sentenced as an adult.

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Rhys Townsend

23 January, 06:21

This is someone, usually under age 18, who is determined to have committed a criminal offense or status offense in states in which a minor is declared to lack responsibility and cannot be sentenced as an adult.

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Gracelyn Mason · Answer 1

Answer: Juvenile Delinquent

Explanation:

Juvenile Delinquent is a person who has violated the regulations and law of a nation, performed some criminal act such as stealing, etc, participation in illegal activity. These criminal acts are performed by minor aged children usually ranging from 10 years to 18 years old.

They are not severely punished as adult criminals because they still are in adolescent category but the legal steps are taken accordingly such as parents pay penalty amount etc.