Incorrigibility is commonly cited as an example of which type of offense?

• A. Status offense
• B. Violent offense
• C. Property offense
• D. White-collar offense

Answer: (A)

Incorrigibility is a status offense in juvenile law, meaning the behavior is unlawful specifically because of the juvenile’s status or relationship (being under parental authority or under a court’s care) rather than because the act would be illegal for someone of any age. It refers to chronic disobedience or being beyond parental control, which prompts intervention under juvenile procedures rather than adult criminal charges. Violent offenses involve harm to people, property offenses involve damage or theft of property, and white-collar offenses involve financial or professional misconduct; incorrigibility does not center on harm, property loss, or financial crime, but on the juvenile’s status and behavior within the family or juvenile justice system.