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	Arrested (61 questions)
	Under age drinking and indecent exposure what are the penalties and or fines
	Underage drinking is a class 1 misdemeanor. For adults, it can result in jail terms of up to 6 month... more »

	Banking (5 questions)
	What are some things to consider before opening up a bank account?
	There are several things that you should consider before opening a bank account: I... more »

	Bullying (6 questions)
	Is it illegal to bully?
	Lawforkids.org has information regarding the new more »

	Contracts (5 questions)
	Do all contracts have to be in writing?
	No. However, in certain cases no court action can be brought unless the promise or agreement is i... more »

	Credit (4 questions)
	Does a bad credit history ever go away?
	That depends on the seriousness of past problems. The files may go back seven years or ten years fo... more »

	Curfew (44 questions)
	What is the curfew in Fountain Hills, AZ?
	The curfew in Fountain Hills (7days a week) is: 15 years and under-10:... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	I was walking home with 6 friends drunk at 4 am and we were stopped by police. They asked us who had been drinking and the 3 of the 5 who had been drinking were breathalized and arrested, the other two lied and got away with it. We were charged with underage with alcohol in body [ARS 4-244(40)]. We have a court date but do not know whether we need lawyers/what the likely punishment is, any help would be appreciated.
	First we can not advise you if you should get an attorney, you need to discuss this with your par... more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	what is a natural born citizen
	The US Consti... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	If my parents are divorced, would the parent without custody be able to sign for me to be emancipated?
	A parent cannot grant emancipation by signature. Emancipation of a minor requires a process where... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	Can I just let my ex-spouse take care of the kids?
	During a marriage, after a divorce or legal separation, and even if the parents are unmarried, both ... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	How and where can I do my target practice?
	There are restrictions about where you can do that shooting, but be careful wherever you shoot a ... 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)
	I was caught with Marijuana by the police. Will my school and job find out that I am guilty of possession of marijuana?
	There is nothing in the law that requires notification of either schools or employers for conviction... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	Can I be excused?
	The court may excuse people in the following circumstances: • Those people with a mental or p... more »

	Marriage (16 questions)
	What is community property?
	In Arizona, all property acquired by either husband or wife during the marriage is the community ... 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)
	At what age is the bill of rights and the constitution in effect?
	There is no set age for the Bill of Rights or the Constitution to protect a citizen of the United... more »

	School (118 questions)
	in az if I runaway and I'm 15 can I legally withdraw myself from a school and transfer to another?
	If a person is under age 18 in Arizona, he or she cannot leave home without a parent's permission... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	Is it illegal to have sexual conduct with a dog?
	In the 2006 legislative session a bill was introduced and passed into law: Senate Bill 1160 outlaws ... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	If I am 18, and my girlfriend/boyriend is only 16 is it a crime for us to have sex?
	Yes, in Arizona. With rare exceptions it is illegal to have any sexual contact with anyone under ... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)
	Do people ever get in trouble for graffiti?
	Yes. Graffiti is a form of Criminal Damage. (more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	Does Domestic Violence fall in the same category as assault?
	To some extent, domestic violence is the same as assault. However, the crime of domestic violence is... more »

	Voting (6 questions)
	when do I have to be registered by in order to be able to vote in November?
	The deadline in Arizona for registration to vote in the November 4, 2008 election is October 6, 2... more »

	When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
	Who can make a contract?
	You can. . . when you're 18 years old. And you'll find plenty of opportunities for such things a... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	What do you have to do to become a Judge?
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