Which of the following statements about delinquency is TRUE?
A) Delinquency is the term used for only minor crimes, such as shoplifting.
B) Delinquency refers to crimes that would be more serious than misdemeanors but less serious than felonies.
C) Delinquency refers to crimes of all sorts when they are committed by people under the age of 16 (or 18 in some states) .
D) Delinquency is the term given to crimes committed by people who are mentally incompetent.
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