True or false: Alcohol consumption is a status offense.

The statement that alcohol consumption is a status offense is false. A status offense refers to an act that is considered a violation of the law only because of the age of the offender and does not apply to adults. For instance, curfew violations or running away from home are considered status offenses for minors.

While minors consuming alcohol is illegal, the act of alcohol consumption itself is not classified as a status offense for adults. Adults are permitted to consume alcohol, provided they do so within legal guidelines, meaning that the mere act of consuming alcohol does not constitute a violation unless other laws are violated, such as intoxication or public disturbance. Thus, stating that alcohol consumption is a status offense misconstrues the nature of such offenses and how they apply based on age.