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  • 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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    Arrested (61 questions)
    If you are in a gang what happens if you tell a police officer?

    If you admit to an officer that you are in a gang, your name will be entered into a database for ... more »

      

    Banking (5 questions)
    So I can finally get my own bank account?
    Yes, and the choice of checking and savings accounts may be numerous. Learn the rules and restricti... more »

      

    Bullying (6 questions)
    Is it illegal to bully?

    Lawforkids.org has information regarding the new 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)
    What is the curfew for Chandler Arizona?

    The following are the curfew laws for Chandler, Arizona:

    Ages 15 and under: 10 P.M. (ever... more »

      

    Drinking (25 questions)
    I was in my college dorm, police showed up, i was sleeping, but they said there was noise someone complained. they tested me for drinking and i was a .13. They gave me citation for underage drinking (though there was none in my room or cause). Do I have to go to court? just pay ticket? what is the worst that can happen? i have no prior charges ever.

    What is a misdemeanor?
    Under Arizona state law, crimes are categorized as... more »

      

    Driving (187 questions)
    What is the consequences of DUI if someone in the car in with you is killed?
    Regular Driving under the influence is a misdemeanor,and carries minimum mandatory sentence of 10 da... more »

      

    Emancipation (67 questions)
    I NEED to get out of my mother's house and get emancipated. I pay her rent, I have a successful job and I pretty much take care of my little sister on my own. But if I file for emancipation, would CPS try to take away my broters and sisters? And since I live in Arizona, will I actually qualify for it? Also, would I be able to take my little sister into my new house without my mother filing charges against me?

    Your question has two parts - first, to find out about becoming emancipated, look at LawforKids.o... more »

      

    Family (219 questions)
    I'm 14 and I live with my dad and stepmom.  My stepmom has punched me twice, and I feel unloved at my dad's.  I want to live with my mom, can I take my dad to court? And will they let me live with my mom?

    You may not bring a lawsuit to change custody because... more »

      

    Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
    What high school classes should you take to become a lawyer?
    Unlike medical school, there are no prerequisites that need to be taken before attending law school.... 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)
    Does a cop have to show you what you blew on a breathalyzer test?
    In Arizona, an officer does not have to show you the results of the breath test at the scene. Howeve... 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)
    Once I have the license, what else do I need?

    • A marriage ceremony (generally by a clergyman, judge or other person authorized by law to con... more »

      

    New Laws (15 questions)
    What are my rights and obligations if I am emancipated?
    If the judge grants your petition for emancipation you will be treated as an adult for the following... more »

      

    Other (378 questions)
    What is the difference between an adjudication in juvenile court and a conviction in adult court. If a juvenile was adjudicated for an offense do they have to check that they have been convicted of a crime on a job application?
    The difference between an adjudication in juvenile court and a conviction in an adult court starts w... more »

      

    School (118 questions)
    What would be a good law to research for a Social Studies class?
    There is a lot of information on this website about Senate Bill 1446. Senate Bill 1446 was written a... more »

      

    Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
    I was raped by my principal at my school. What should I do to make him stop.

    This is a serious matter, and a criminal act. The police should be notified so they can investig... more »

      

    Trouble (34 questions)
    What if I'm arrested and can't afford to hire a lawyer?
    If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, the first thing to tell the court at your initial appearance i... more »

      

    Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)

    If somebody took an egg and smashed it into the vents at the base of the hood of my car, causing my A/C to smell like rotten eggs in the summer heat, and I was almost 100% sure I knew who did it, but couldn't prove it, could I get them in trouble anyway? What could happen to them?

    When a person damages another person's property it is possible to sue that person in civil court ... more »

      

    Violence (87 questions)
    If you go to a house and find a person dead and you were going there to kill them, would you get charged with murder?
    No. It is important to understand that the law does not punish bad or illegal thoughts. Every crime ... 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 happens if I don't pay my rent?
    If you do not pay the rent when due, a landlord may give you a notice to either pay or leave within ... more »

      

    Work and Employment (24 questions)
    What if your employer sexually harassed you in the work place or outside of work? Also askes you to try and get him illegal drugs?

    Employees are protected under both state and federal law against workplace sexual harassment. Fed... more »

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