Emily was detained by the police when she failed to attend school for the last several days in favor of smoking in the park.She has engaged in what type of offense?

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A status offense is an action that is prohibited only to a certain class of people, and in many jurisdictions, truancy (failing to attend school) is considered a status offense when committed by minors. Smoking in the park is not necessarily a crime unless it violates specific local ordinances, but the act of truancy itself categorizes her actions as a status offense.

Emily Was Detained by the Police When She Failed to Attend