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DUANE T. BUENO Activity 1
DUANE T. BUENO Activity 1
ACTIVITY 1.
1. DEFINITION OF DELINGQUENCY
Delinquency is criminal behavior, or acts that do not conform to the moral or legal
standards of society, carried out by a minor.
Delinquency implies conduct that does not conform to the legal or moral standards of
society; it usually applies only to acts that, if performed by an adult, would be termed
criminal.
Delinquency is an antisocial and criminal behaviour committed by a person who is under
the age of 18; that is, who is not an adult.
Delinquent offenses violate the legal statutes that also apply to adults in the criminal justice
system. Acts of violence are included under delinquent offenses such as murder, rape, armed
robbery, aggravated and simple assault, harassment, stalking, menacing, child abuse, and other
similar offenses. Delinquent offenses include acts that are concerned with property crimes, such
as burglary, theft or larceny, motor vehicle theft arson, damage to property, criminal mischief,
vandalism, and others.
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CHARLES CHESTER DUANETAUYA BUENO BS CRIM 3C March 11, 2022
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