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	Arrested (61 questions)
	I need to get my record expunged where do I start. I have a misdemeanor for theft at 18 and I am now 30.
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	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)
	My city has a curfew law that restricts persons under age 18 from being outside late at night.  Why was this law drafted?
	Law enforcement agencies report that crimes involving juveniles often occur at night.  Also, the... 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)
	What is a credit report?
	A credit report is a summary of what debts you owe and a history of how promptly you have paid of... more »

	Curfew (44 questions)
	what is the curfew for sahuarita arizona??
	According to the town code for Sahuarita, Arizona, curfew hours for juveniles under 16 are between 1... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	I got a dui almost two years ago, the major pain about it is the 2 year suspension on my drivers license. I need a work and school permit so i can be able to get to school and work with out walking in this heat! any idea how i apply for it? oh and i got it in tempe, do i walk in and ask the court for it or is there some were on line i am able to apply for it?
	The wisest (and most reliable) course of action would be to simply call the more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	What is the new seat belt law for 17 year olds (Michigan)?
	Each state has different laws regarding Motor Vehicle operation. In Arizona, the law requires al... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	My father died when I was 9 my mom remarried and My sisters and I still get social security. If I become emancipated would I still receive social security and could I use it to argue my financial independence?
	The conditions in which a surviving child may receive social security differ from case to case. You ... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	A biological father who has not seen his son in 7 years recently started paying child support. Does he still have parental rights?
	It is unfortunate that this son has not seen his fath... 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)
	Are there any disadvantages to having it all in writing?
	Pre-printed leases usually are prepared by and favor the landlord. You should read the lease careful... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	If a minor is caught with alcohol and the police officer writes down their name but does not take them to the police station, will this go on their record?
	The police officer has several choices in this case. Sometimes a warning is given and nothing else i... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	Why would a judge excuse some people - and not others?
	Judges have the right to excuse prospective jurors from serving on a particular jury for a variet... more »

	Marriage (16 questions)
	I just got married with my mothers approval,Because I am only 16. Since I am a minor is my husband my guardian now or is it still my mother?
	First, as you mentioned, since you are under 18, you must have had the consent of your parent or ... 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)
	I received a $100.00 jaywalking ticket that has no court date on it. What will happen If I don't show up. Is this fine excessive?
	Jaywalking is a civil traffic offense. See A.R.S. Sections 28-121 and 28-793. That type of offense c... more »

	School (118 questions)
	How can we prevent kids from causing so much trouble such as the bombings at the schools?
	All of the experts agree that there are no easy answers to this question. Research shows that many k... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	What happens if a person under the age of consent rapes a person over the age of consent? (Ex: A 12 year old rapes an 18 year old.)
	The law does not recognize the possibility of a 12 year old raping an 18 year old or older adult.... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	can a cop give out information to people who have nothing to do with the case such as neighbors and if so can they do it before you're proven guilty
	Generally the answer is yes. To have a case I am assuming you were arrest... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)
	My mom had made a fence aroung our back yard. Kids keep on trespassing by climbing on our fence. They do this because they want to cross from the apartments on the other side of our backyard to the street in front of our house. Can we call the police if this occures again?
	Calling the police to report the trespasser(s) would be an appropriate response against a tr... more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	What is sexual abuse?
	Sexual Abuse is a term used to describe unwanted sexual contact of a child by an adult or another ch... more »

	Voting (6 questions)
	Where do I go to register to vote?
	You register at your county’s elections department (more »

	When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
	What is a credit report?
	A credit report is a summary of what debts you owe and a history of how promptly you have paid of... more »

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