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  • Is it illegal to download foreign items that is not licensed in United States?

  • I have a questions for you. Since i'm emancipated do I still have to have my parent sign for me to get a tatoo in arizona. And if not would i have to bring the emancipation papers with me to get a tatoo.thanx for answering all my questions.

  • how many people can i have in my car,and what is the curfew in goodyear,az

  • what is the cerfew for pinetop-lakeside, az?

  • Can I get emancipated if I'm only 15, if I'm pregnant, and still going to school? And can I live with my boyfriend which he has a job and will prvied everything needed for me and my baby.

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    Speak Up - Questions and Answers are grouped into key areas of the law. Follow the links below to see Q & As  in these topics:

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    Arrested (61 questions)
    What are the different levels of misdeameanors and felonies and how does a judge determine a level of conviction? Is it based on the cost of restitution if it is a burglary, shoplifting, etc. What about aggravated or violent crimes?

    Generally misdeameanors and felonies are divided into different classes based on the severity of ... more »

      

    Banking (5 questions)
    How old do you have to be in Arizona to have your own bank account?

    Normally you have to be 18 years old to open bank accounts, enter into contracts o... more »

      

    Bullying (6 questions)

    how many people commit suicide fro being hurt and abused by a bully?

    Statistics are uncertain.  However, a number of researchers believe that individuals wh... more »

      

    Contracts (5 questions)
    I have three days to cancel a purchase, right?

    Many consumers mistakenly believe that they have three days to back out of any purchase. However... more »

      

    Credit (4 questions)
    What is collateral?
    Collateral is an item of value that is accepted by the lender to be used to pay back the loan if you... more »

      

    Curfew (44 questions)

    Can you still be cited for curfew if you are driving a car? or is it just if you are walking and loitering?

    Curfew still counts even if you are in a car.  Curfews may vary depending on where you live.... more »

      

    Drinking (25 questions)
    Are the penalties for underage drinking differant if you are over 18 but under 21?

    There is no distinction between underage drinking over 18 and under 18 made in the laws. (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)

    My friend is 17 and emancipated. I'm looking to get emancipated as well, and if I live with her and split the rent, bills, etc, would that be viewed as living on my own by the courts? Or would I have to be seriously on my own?

    It might be helpful for you to look over the more »

      

    Family (219 questions)
    My boyfriend and I live together and have a new baby. Things are not working out for us. He is more of my roomate than my boyfriend. It's very emotionally draining. He threatens that if I leave, he will fight me for full custody of our child. What are my legal rights as the mother? Thank you

    I will answer as if you lived in Arizona, and as if you were either an adult or an... more »

      

    Guns and Weapons (23 questions)

    im 15 in arizona and was wandering if it is legal to carry a airsoft gun, an airsoft gun is a gun that uses yellow plastic bb's and is sping loaded with an orange barrel,that is not concealed or loaded and is in a holster and not consealed and/or a knife that is 8 inches that is an a holster,and not consealed, just to scare away predaters?

    Arizona Law (A.R... more »

      

    Housing (17 questions)
    My girlfriend is 16 years of age and I just turned 18. I wanted to know if her mom kicks her out could she live with me?
    If she becomes emancipated, there is no law against living together. However, if her parents fail to... more »

      

    Illegal Substances (91 questions)
    I heard that you can't be a designated driver if you were under 21. Is this true?
    That is absolutely not true. Anyone with a valid drivers license can act as a designated driver. And... 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)
    Can sexual crimes occur within a marriage?
    Yes. The same laws that apply to sex crimes outside the marriage apply to sex crimes within the mar... more »

      

    New Laws (15 questions)

    If I'm pregnant am I emancipated or can my parents still make decisions for me. What about my unborn child/baby? Who makes decisions for the child?

    Even though you are a minor, you still have the right to make decisions for your child.

    S... more »

      

    Other (378 questions)
    If you are charged by police with a misdemeanor for petty theft (1st time offense, good student), is there a chance the judge will drop the charge?
    First of all, one should be clear on what judges can and cannot do. A judge will hear evidence and t... more »

      

    School (118 questions)
    Can a student make a law suit against their teacher if he is being prejudiced against students, or in other situations? In other words does a student have a right to sue the school or a teacher?
    Yes, students are allowed to sue their school if they have been 'wronged'. I believe that your quest... more »

      

    Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
    At what age does sex become legal?
    Under Arizona law it is illegal for two people to have sex when one or both of them are younger than... more »

      

    Trouble (34 questions)
    Can a minor be sued for fraud?

    Yes!

    For more information about minors being sued see:
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    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)
    If a school shooting happens, what happens to the kid who did it?
    If a kid shoots someone at school, or just shoots at someone, chances are, he or she will be tried i... 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)

    What are the laws about guns and weapons?

    Arizona law defines a firearm as “any loaded or unloaded handgun, pistol, revolver, rifle, ... 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 »

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