Question

•When should a status offense become a delinquent act?

Answer 1

By definition, status offenses are acts that are considered criminal only when committed by a juvenile. They include truancy, running away from home, underage drinking, disobeying parents, and even purchasing tobacco products. In some jurisdictions, a status offense is a delinquent act committed by a person under a certain age.

As you can see it varies from Jurisdiction to Jurisdiction.