Johnny, aged 11, steals a DVD from a music shop. Which ONE of the following statements is true?
A) Johnny may be prosecuted because the age of criminal responsibility is 10.
B) Johnny may not be prosecuted because the age of criminal responsibility is 14.
C) Johnny may be prosecuted if the prosecution successfully rebut the presumption of doli incapax by proving that Johnny knew that his conduct was wrong or that he had "mischievous discretion".
D) Johnny may not be prosecuted because of the presumption of doli incapax for children aged 10-13.
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