Vincent, a twelve-year-old boy, purchases two bottles of beer from a liquor shop in Moorville, a state in the United States. Even though Moorville has not banned the sale or purchase of alcohol, Vincent is arrested by the local cops. In this scenario, Vincent is a(n) _____.

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Vincent is considered a status offender because his actions (purchasing alcohol) are only considered offenses due to his age (being underage). Status offenses are actions that are prohibited only to a certain class of people, in this case, minors.

Vincent, a Twelve-Year-Old Boy, Purchases Two Bottles of Beer from a Liquor