Speak Up! - Browse Questions

Speak Up - Questions and Answers are grouped into key areas of the law. Follow the links below to see Q & As  in these topics:

More Questions

	Arrested (61 questions)
	I was recently arrested at my work for stealing about 600.00 dollars over a months period of time while working there and when i was caught by camera an my work interigated me for an hour before they called the police and the police came they released me to my parent ten told me they would send papers on when my court date is. What charges could i get?
	Arizona recognizes the taking of property (including money) belonging to another with the intent to ... 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)
	There is a kid in our neighborhood that has assaulted my younger brother before. He keeps coming over and playing with other neighborhood kids including my brother. Today, he again pushed my brother down. Can my parents have him arrested for trespassing if he is on our property? If they can, how do they get the police involved?
	If you are in immediate threat of physical harm, call 911. According to Arizona Law (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 typicall punishment for a curfew violation and a minor consumption ticket in chandler arizona?
	To find out about curfew in Chandler, 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)
	What are the requirements to ride a 49cc motorcycle on the street in Tucson, AZ for both the rider and the motorcycle? i.e. insurance, license plate, brake light, mirrors, etc.
	At a minimum, your street legal motorcycle should have: Headlight, taillight and ... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	I am 16 and want to get an emancipation because my step dad sexually harrasses me and has been for the last 4 years. My mom is very sick and I could get paid paid for taking care of her and my sister every day. Is this a good enough reason to get emancipated?
	If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are being physically abused, you should ... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	A Couple with children has divorced. Who is obligated to pay child support? Who decides how much is paid? For how long is this support paid? What happens if it is not paid?
	Who is obligated to pay child support? When a couple gets divorced, both... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	My mom says that If I am outside and I am seen by a cop holding a pellet gun that he has the right to shoot me. I argue that he cannot shoot me unless I shoot him. Who is right? I mean im not gonna go carrying in plain sight down the street.
	According to ARS 13-410(c), an officer has the right to use deadly force if he/she  believes a ... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	can you tell me how i can narrow my search to find a place to live if i have a felony
	Unfortunately, a felony conviction tends to make many things more difficult to obtain, including ... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	What would happen if you were caught using drugs?
	If you are caught using or possessing drugs, you would be arrested, taken to jail and charged wit... 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)
	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)
	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)
	Why is it important to have fair and impartial courts?
	Under the constitution, Article 3 section 2, the judicial power (the court) was given the respons... more »

	School (118 questions)
	How can I enroll in school?
	If you are not sure what school district you live in, you may want to call the Arizona Department of... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	who can press charges for stachetory rape
	Generally, anybody with knowledge of a sexual relationship between a person who is under the... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	What happens if I go into a store or bar to buy some alcohol?
	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)
	If someone puts an illegal weapon/narcotic on you without your knowledge, can you be arrested and prosecuted?
	Yes, if an illegal weapon or narcotic is found on you, you can be arrested and prosecuted. The fact ... more »

	Voting (6 questions)
	If I'm away at college, can I just vote there?
	Yes, but only if you have registered there. Otherwise you will need to vote “absentee” with an o... more »

	When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
	What is sexual contact?
	“Sexual contact” means any direct or indirect touching, fondling or manipulating of any part of the... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	I am only working about 4-6 hrs a day and my employer is demanding that I take a 30 min break while on my shift is this legal.
	In Arizona there are no laws or regulations covering breaks and lunch hours either for adults or ... more »