Cliff is 16 years old, is truant from school, drinks alcohol regularly, and has run away from home. Legally speaking, Cliff is a(n)

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Cliff's behavior constitutes a status offense, which is a behavior that is illegal only because the individual engaging in it is a minor. In this case, Cliff is truant from school, drinks alcohol regularly, and has run away from home, which are all status offenses.

Cliff Is 16 Years Old, Is Truant from School, Drinks