At age 19, Joe sexually assaulted a woman in a mall parking lot. Legally, Joe is considered a(n)

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Since Joe committed a serious crime, he would be considered a criminal according to the legal system. The other options do not accurately describe the severity or nature of Joe's offense. A status offender is someone who commits an offense that is only illegal because of their status as a minor, such as truancy or curfew violations. A juvenile delinquent is someone who commits a criminal offense while under the age of 18. Deviant behavior is not necessarily illegal and can encompass a wide range of actions that go against social norms.

At Age 19, Joe Sexually Assaulted a Woman in a Mall