In the city that Donovan lives, the curfew for all juveniles 17 and under is 11 p.m. The only juveniles that are excused from this curfew are those that are returning from work. Donovan does not have a job. Violating curfew is considered a(n):
a. crime.
b. delinquent act.
c. misdemeanor.
d. status offense.
d
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