. "Appendix A: Definition of Offenses Used in Uniform Crime Reporting." Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Justice. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2001.
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JUVENILE CRIME
Drunkenness: Offenses relating to drunkenness or intoxication. Excluded is “driving under the influence.”
Disorderly conduct: Breach of the peace.
Vagrancy: Vagabondage, begging, loitering, etc.
All other offenses: All violations of state and/or local laws, except those listed above and traffic offenses.
Suspicion: No specific offense; suspect released without formal charges being placed.
Curfew and loitering laws (persons under age 18): Offenses relating to violations of local curfew or loitering ordinances where such laws exist.
Runaways (persons under age 18): Limited to juveniles taken into protective custody under provisions of local statutes.
REFERENCE
Federal Bureau of Investigation 1998 Crime in the United States 1997. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice.