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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)
	If you get really angry at someone in the middle of an argument, lose control and kill them, does that constitute murder?
	Yes, it would still be murder, but it would be consid... 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)
	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)
	My husband and i were drinking and driving in Tempe, Az. We were pulled over at a stop light by two officers and we both received a Minor in Posession as well as Open Container in a Motor Vehicle. What kind of fines are we looking at and will this affect our car insurance?
	To view the Arizona Laws for underage drinking, see more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	How many points does it take to get your license revoked?
	According to the Arizona Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles, each time you are ... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	how do my parents go about emancipating me?
	The Arizona law that discusses emancipation says " a minor who wishes to be emancipa... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	Is child custody/visitation mediation mandatory in the state of Arizona? Is Arizona a joint custody state?
	Arizona law does not require custody mediation, but it is strongly encouraged except in cases whe... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	Is it legal to carry a small knife in one's pocket? Are switchblade knives illegal in Arizona?
	Arizona Law addresses these questions in ARS chapter 31, section 13. First, Arizona law (more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	Does the landlord have obligations as well?
	Yes, the landlord must also comply with the requirements of applicable building codes affecting h... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	What could be the outcome if you were arrested and you are 17 but almost 18 for a small amount of unused meth?
	Methamphetamine is considered a 'dangerous drug', as defined by Arizona law (in ARS 13-3401(6)(b)). ... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	Can the Jury ever speak up during a trial?
	In Arizona, our criminal and civil rules of procedure allow jurors to communicate during the tria... 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)
	i live in a house with a back yard and i own a pellet gun. my neighbors dont like it when i shoot my pellet gun and they always call the cops on me. i want to know if from town to town the law changes cause the cop told me it might be illegal. ps i live in youngtown if that makes a differenc
	Your pellet gun is considered a gun. Discharging it within the city limits, assuming you load it wit... more »

	Other (378 questions)
	Do defendants have to testify in their own case?
	In a criminal trial, defendants are not required to testify in their own defense, but they can ch... more »

	School (118 questions)
	Every Friday during lent our school won't serve meat because the Christians can't eat it, but we get a choice of a salad or yogurt instead of the main meal. Is that violating the separation from school and state rule?
	There is no reported law in Arizona topic, but this is how a court might rule: The United... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	Is sex with an emancipated minor illegal?
	Under Arizona law (more »

	Trouble (34 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 »

	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)
	Who is not allowed to have handgun or handgun permits?
	There are a number of laws dealing with guns - but there are really only a few that are im... 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)
	What's so bad about credit cards?
	Credit cards are not the same as cash - you may have to pay annual fees and other charges to use the... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	Where can get a workers permit?
	You can apply for a worker's permit at the more »