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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 happens if someone can't afford an attorney, but their parents make too much money to qualify for a public defender? This could happen if the parents make good money, BUT have huge bills and can't afford to hire an attorney. What can this person do???

    A person charged with a crime has a right to counsel. Where that person is a juven... 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)

    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)
    What is a contract?
    A contract is "an agreement between two or more parties creating obligations that are enforceable or... 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 in Globe, AZ?
    he curfew in Globe, AZ is 10 p.m. for juveniles under the age of 18.

    Read more about cu... more »

      

    Drinking (25 questions)
    What if I don't buy alcohol myself?
    A person who is under the legal drinking age and who solicits another person to purchase, sell, give... more »

      

    Driving (187 questions)
    What changes regarding transportation laws when I become 18?
    Primarily, your liability. When you become 18, you are legally an adult and you assume liability fo... more »

      

    Emancipation (67 questions)

    I am 16 and married my husband tells me that since I am a married minor, that I am now emancipated, is this true?

    Under Arizona law, married minors are considered emancipated.

    For further information reg... more »

      

    Family (219 questions)
    I am 17 years old and my parents let my boyfriend live with us for a year and we have been dating for 2 years. now everything has gone bad my dad has been verbally abusive to me and mom. My boyfriend and I just want to know if it is alright to live together we both have jobs and good transportation. he is older than me and we just want to live together away from my parents.
    How long until you are 18? Once you are 18 you can live with whomever you choose, but until then you... more »

      

    Guns and Weapons (23 questions)

    what can the law do to a 11 yr old if they take a weapon to school. is their a chance that the parent can also face some legal action

    See the LawForKids law section on more »

      

    Housing (17 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 »

      

    Illegal Substances (91 questions)
    What is the punishment for giving a fellow minor alcoholic beverages?
    The most likely outcome is that each minor would be charged with minor in possession. Minor in Posse... more »

      

    Jury Duty (15 questions)
    How do they decide who should be called to serve on a jury?
    A list of potential jurors is usually prepared from voter registration and driver’s license lists. ... more »

      

    Marriage (16 questions)

    I am pregnant and i am planning to go thru a private adoption. the father of the baby is not in my life. my mom is in prison and im wondering what kind of rights i have like signing legal papers to the couple i am giving my baby to. please any info you have would be rad.

    The fact that you are a minor does not take away your rights as a parent to sign legal documents ... 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)

    Is a justice of the peace legally a judge?

    The power and duties that are given to a Justice of the Peace, can be found in more »

      

    School (118 questions)

    Could you get busted by the police if you have a pill in your backpack at school?

    It is illegal to possess prescription medication that is not prescribed to you (as in, pills you'... more »

      

    Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
    Oh come on - I just grabbed her butt - so what's the big deal?
    Sexual abuse is a crime and a felony. A person commits sexual abuse by intentionally or knowingly en... more »

      

    Trouble (34 questions)
    I flicked a staple and hit my friend in the eye. After he went to the doctor he found out that it scratched his cornea and now his parents' lawyer has sent us a letter saying they want my Mom's homeowners insurance number to pay, but I don't think that will even cover all the costs. Can he sue us for our house, cars, etc. too? Thanks.
    Your Mom's homeowners insurance will most likely cover all of the costs except for the deductible. ... more »

      

    Vandalism and Property Damage (8 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 »

      

    Violence (87 questions)
    Is it legal for someone over the age of 18 to carry a bb gun (pistol) without any sort of permit as long as it is visible?

    In general, a person may carry in public a weapon that is not concealed. There are exceptions, ho... more »

      

    Voting (6 questions)

    If I am emancipated will I be able to vote in this year's presidential elections?

    Although a minor does have additional responsibilities after becoming emancipated, the laws ... more »

      

    When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
    How often can I be called for jury service?
    If you have been summoned and selected to serve on a jury, you are not required to serve again as a ... more »

      

    Work and Employment (24 questions)
    At my place of employment some money has gone missing. The loss prevention officer accused me of taking the money and told me to confess or he will call the police. It is well known that the former store manager assigned the same alarm code to several employees and that night workers (like me) are not allowed per company policy to make night deposits. I told this to the loss prevention officer and told him that we have found deposits just lying around the store on several occasions because store managers had not made deposits. I told him to call the police and file a report. Was that right?
    You are right that no one should confess to a crime he/she did not commit. ... more »

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