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	Arrested (61 questions)
	what are the charges for possesion of marijuana and intent to distribute (less than 1 ounce)
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	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: I... more »

	Bullying (6 questions)
	Is it illegal to bully?
	Lawforkids.org has information regarding the new more »

	Contracts (5 questions)
	I attended NAU for a year and my parents handled my finances. I received a letter in the mail just a few weeks ago stating that an attorney is attempting to collect 800 something dollars in debt. My parents say everything is paid and the person I talked to says they don't know what exactly it is -- but they would find out. I don't remember signing any contract and if I did, would it matter since I was 17 at the time?
	It does matter that you were only 17 at the time.  Under Arizona law, a minor cannot sign 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)
	does a midnight premiere count as an exception for teens that are 17 years of age?
	This answer is based in Arizona law, so if you live in another state the situation... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	Can I be tried for a minor consumption offence (when I was 17) AFTER I turn 18?
	Whether you can be tried as an adult for an offense you committed when you were a minor depends on t... more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	is a carpool lane ticket considered a moving violation and go on your record as one?
	To find out whether this violation goes on your record, you may want to contact the more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	im almost 15 and i don't like living at home. i know thats like every teens problem but i mean my mom has anger problems and she calls me the b word when shes mad at me and shes been drinking alot. i want to get emmancipated but i think im too young. what can i do?
	If you are being physically abused, you should immediately call 911 at the time of the abuse.&nbs... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	I have a one year old and a good job and I’m about to be married why can't I move out now?
	Arizona law makes your parents responsible for your well-being until you turn 18 years old or unt... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	What would happen if an 18 year old went on school grounds with a knife on her side after school to pick her cousin up and was caught?
	Depending on what kind of knife it was, it could be classified as a 'deadly weapon' according to Ari... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	I am a college student. i signed a lease 4 months before the move-in date for the upcoming semester for cheaper rent. Unfornately i never moved in due to change in educational plans. Why am i being sent to creditors? The company is charging me for a full year of rent.
	If someone is over eighteen, or if the contract is for necessities, i.e. a place t... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	I have two questions, What does the Arizona law say about methamphetamines, And What are signs/characteristics/behaviors that someone is using this drug?
	Arizona law classifies methamphetamine as a dangerous drug (more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	What is a jurors duty during a cival suite
	To learn more about jury duty, you may want to watch the video for juror orientation on the more »

	Marriage (16 questions)
	Do I need a marriage license? Why can't we just say our vows to each other?
	Marriage is also a legal contract between a man and a woman for life. State law creates both the re... more »

	New Laws (15 questions)
	Who can apply to be emancipated in Arizona?
	You must be sixteen or seventeen-years-old to apply for emancipation. You have to be a resident of A... more »

	Other (378 questions)
	My brother, has been using meth, stealing, having weapons, and etc for many years. Recently, he stole a car, and cops caught him. We had to go get him, because he was a minor (17, until november and he is 18). Well, they caught him breaking into a house, and possesion of meth, as well as weapons. They put him in jail, but we had to get him. What I am wondering is, is there anyway to get him out of the house, since he is violent, and will retaliate if we send him to jail, and we get him. Is there anything we can do, since we are afraid of him
	Just because you bailed your brother out does not mean that he will not be facing ... more »

	School (118 questions)
	What's the maximum size of a knife that you can carry to school?
	All public schools have rules that prohibit students from possessing weapons at school. A knife is c... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	I was raped by my principal at my school. What should I do to make him stop.
	This is a serious matter, and a criminal act. The police should be notified so they can investig... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	If my boyfriend is over 18 can my Mom put a restraining order on him? Would that be in the Supreme court files, or public information? Does he have to be served personally or can it just be sent in the mail?
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	Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)
	Is smashing a cactus with a giant rock illegal? Because thats what my neighbor did to our cactus.
	Smashing a cactus with a rock may be considered criminal damage under more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	Can minors be charged with animal cruelty?
	Yes. Juveniles can be charged with animal cruelty. Depending on the severity of the neglect, abandon... 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)
	What are the laws about guns and weapons?
	Arizona law defines a firearm as “any loaded or unloaded handgun, pistol, revolver, rifle, ... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	My supervisor is making me do something that the top boss has said not to do. He disagrees with the boss, and is secretly doing it anyway, by making me do it for him. How can I cover myself if he / I get caught?
	You haven't given enough information to answer your question.  Is what you are being asked t... more »