An alcoholic leaves a bar after drinking 5 shots of vodka and 2 pints of beer. She walks down a public street while removing her clothing. An officer arrests her for disturbing the peace and public drunkenness. This is an example of a status crime.

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A status crime is an offense for which someone is arrested based solely on their personal condition or status, such as being homeless or addicted to drugs, rather than their specific behavior. In this scenario, the arrest is for actions (disturbing the peace and public drunkenness), not the individual's status as an alcoholic.

An Alcoholic Leaves a Bar After Drinking 5 Shots of Vodka