A law violation by a young person is considered an act of juvenile delinquency if the behavior meets all of the following criteria EXCEPT ________.

A. the juvenile is charged with an offense that must be adjudicated in the juvenile court or the prosecution and juvenile court judge exercise their discretion to retain jurisdiction
B. the act is illegal for underage persons but not for adults
C. the young person is below the age at which the criminal court traditionally assumes jurisdiction
D. the act would be a criminal offense if it were committed by an adult


Answer: 
a. the act is illegal for underage persons but not for adults (All of the above)

b. the act involved would be a criminal offense if it were committed by an adult
c. the young person charged with committing the act is below the age at which the criminal court traditionally assumed jurisdiction.
d. the juvenile is charged with an offense that must be adjudicated in the juvenile court

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