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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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    Arrested (61 questions)
    What basic things should I remember if I'm arrested?
    Once you have identified yourself, you may refuse to make any statement or discuss the case with any... 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:

      

    Bullying (6 questions)
    as a younger child i was kinda popilar with a few kids in scghool but then again i was bullied. even though nobody ever handled my problems i learned 2 get over it until recently... lately ive become REALLY mean. would i be considered a bully and if i am could people press charges against me?
    Arizona has a new law that requires schools to have policies on bullying, harassment and intimidatio... more »

      

    Contracts (5 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 »

      

    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)
    Is it legal for parents to lock their kids out if they don't come home by curfew?
    There is no law in Arizona that authorizes parents to lock their kids out if they do not come home b... more »

      

    Drinking (25 questions)

    I am 18 years old and was at a party with 12 of my friends and alcohol was available. The cops came to the house and were denied entry at first and then we let them in and they told us to all go outside and wait. A cop asked me my name and then asked me

    You did not finish your question.  A couple of questions that may be related to your questio... more »

      

    Driving (187 questions)
    What are the laws for being able to ride atvs in cities and forests.
    Any time an all-terrain vehicle is driven on a regular roadway, normal laws regarding traffic contro... more »

      

    Emancipation (67 questions)

    I am 17 and I want to get emancipated. I am currently on house arrest (i wear an ankle monitor) so i cannot leave my mothers house and live on my own and pay rent. I am also on probation. Is it possible to still get emancipated if my mother agreed on it and even if i have a criminal background.

    You may not apply for emancipation if you are a ward of the court, meaning on probation, parole o... more »

      

    Family (219 questions)
    I would like to get my personal property back from my stepmother, can I take her to court?
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    You could either go into the family courts and ask the judge to issue an order to your stepmoth... more »

      

    Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
    What due process rights need to be followed if someone brought a knife to school for a juvenile?
    There are two ways a student can be disciplined for bringing a knife to school. Both must give the s... more »

      

    Housing (17 questions)
    If I break a lease, what amount can I be sued for?

    You can probably be sued for:

    • All unpaid rent.
    • Any physical damage, including unus... more »

      

    Illegal Substances (91 questions)
    When was the DUI law passed - is that a federal law or does each state have its own DUI law?
    DUI laws are passed by each individual state. The laws are often updated and changed by the State le... 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 i get married to my 16 year old boyfriend without my parent permission if im pregnant?

    See answer to question more »

      

    New Laws (15 questions)
    What is emancipation?
    Emancipation means that you are legally free from your parents or legal guardian. Once emancipated y... more »

      

    Other (378 questions)
    I shoplifted at a Target and at a Wal-Mart what will happen to me? Will I get arrested and put in Juvenille? Please tell me I want to know because I am only 11 years old and I have a whole life ahead of me I can't get put in Jail now.

    In Arizona, at 11 years old you can face delinquency charges for shoplifting. If you are cha... more »

      

    School (118 questions)
    What recourse does the parent of a student in public school have if the principal shakes the student and physically threatens him?
    Physical abuse of a student is a serious matter. If a student feels that he or she has been physical... more »

      

    Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
    I'm just wondering what the penalties are for when you are raped by someone using date rape drugs.
    Arizona Revised Statute 13-1406 states that the use of drugs in a sexual assault increases the maxim... more »

      

    Trouble (34 questions)
    I am being charged with credit card fraud but have no record, is it possible to get probation?
    Yes. Most often, first time criminal offenders are placed on probation for their crime. The exceptio... more »

      

    Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)

    What would I face if I was with people when they were smashing windows? I only broke two out of the many of they did. What class of a crime would it be? and Could I be tried as an adult for it?

    The charges that you could potentially face really depend on all of the facts.  However, ass... more »

      

    Violence (87 questions)
    What is the difference (penalty-wise) between injuring or killing someone with a gun?
    Here in Arizona, injuring someone with a gun is considered Aggravated Assault (ARS 13-204.A.2), whic... 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)
    Someone ripped my cards off... what now?
    Immediately report the loss or theft of a credit card to the bank or company that issued it. If it'... more »

      

    Work and Employment (24 questions)
    How old do you have to be to bus tables?

    In Arizona the type of work you can do genreally depends on your age. Forbidden employement ... more »

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