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	Arrested (61 questions)
	can a kid under the age of 18 get arrested for joy riding
	Yes. Joyriding' is what lawyers call unlawful use of a means of transportation.  A typical exam... more »

	Banking (5 questions)
	How much does it cost to attend college?
	Information about college costs, scholorships and planning for your education is usually availabl... more »

	Bullying (6 questions)
	My city has a curfew law that restricts persons under age 18 from being outside late at night.  Why was this law drafted?
	Law enforcement agencies report that crimes involving juveniles often occur at night.  Also, the... more »

	Contracts (5 questions)
	I attended NAU for a year and my parents handled my finances. I received a letter in the mail just a few weeks ago stating that an attorney is attempting to collect 800 something dollars in debt. My parents say everything is paid and the person I talked to says they don't know what exactly it is -- but they would find out. I don't remember signing any contract and if I did, would it matter since I was 17 at the time?
	It does matter that you were only 17 at the time.  Under Arizona law, a minor cannot sign a ... more »

	Credit (4 questions)
	Can a lender have different rules for making loans to women, men, or minorities?
	No. The Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) ensures that everyone has an equal chance to ob... more »

	Curfew (44 questions)
	What is the curfew for Surprise, AZ?
	The curfew fo... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	What are the laws concerning drinking for religious purposes and then driving yourself?
	Please refer to the main page on more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	Can someone with a driver’s permit operate a motor vehicle if another person with a driver’s permit rides in the front seat?
	The permit entitles the permittee to operate a motor vehicle requiring a class D license when all... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	Is sex with an emancipated minor illegal?
	Under Arizona law (more »

	Family (219 questions)
	Is child custody/visitation mediation mandatory in the state of Arizona? Is Arizona a joint custody state?
	Arizona law does not require custody mediation, but it is strongly encouraged except in cases whe... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	What's the maximum size of a knife that you can carry to school?
	All public schools have rules that prohibit students from possessing weapons at school. A knife is c... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	I live in Phoenix and I live in a violent neighborood. I have been robbed two times and we called the cops. They took a while to get to my house.When they arrived, they checked all rooms and they used this black powder to search for fingerprints. They found foot prints outside the backyard. The problem is is that they couldn't find the people who robbed us. What could I do to change this problem?
	Assuming that you and your family have not been injured, legally there is no direct answer for yo... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	Does a cop have to document a breathalyzer test?
	Yes, in Arizona the officer must document the test and the observation/deprivation period prior to t... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	How long will it take?
	Generally, your jury service obligation is fulfilled when you have: • Served on one tria... more »

	Marriage (16 questions)
	I was married at 16, divorced at 17 am I still considered a minor or am I emancipated?
	A minor who was married but is now divorced is still a minor unless a court declares the minor emanc... more »

	New Laws (15 questions)
	Who can apply to be emancipated in Arizona?
	You must be sixteen or seventeen-years-old to apply for emancipation. You have to be a resident of A... more »

	Other (378 questions)
	If an officer let you go, can they later serve a warrant for your arrest?
	Yes, if the officer later finds probable cause to arrest you for a crime. 'Probable cause' means t... more »

	School (118 questions)
	does every school have a student resource officer?
	For information about school resource officers in Arizona see http:/... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	It says here on question "What are the laws regarding minors and sexual consent?" that a minor can not consent to sexual conduct. However, its says here  on question "i am 16 dating a 20 year old we are not having sex. is that illegal?" Its okay if the younger is at least 15, not 24 months younger than the older, and the older person is either still in high school or under 19. These seem to contradict eachother? Which is it?
	The laws actually do not contradict themselves because of how a lawyer would read them.  The... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	What will happen if a 15yr old is charged with a felony?
	A couple of things can happen, depending on the type of felony the juvenile is charged with and what... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)
	Is it illegal to melt/deface pennies?
	The code governing this issue is as follows: Title 18 United... more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	What will happen for a class 4 felony assault on a minor?
	Under certain circumstances, kids in cases like this can be tried as adults. Below are likely ... more »

	Voting (6 questions)
	I forgot to register. Can I just show up to vote anyway?
	No, you cannot vote unless you have properly registered and your name appears in both the general c... more »

	When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
	Someone put pictures of kids having sex on the net that I downloaded to my computer. Is that a crime?
	Yes. A person commits sexual exploitation of a minor by knowingly possessing any visual depictio... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	i want to become a lawyer but what kind of job should i have in high school to help me
	It is helpful, but not necessary to work at jobs that are related to the legal profession su... more »