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	Arrested (61 questions)
	What if you were watching a fight and then the cops came and everyone ran and you got caught even though you werent fighting and you didnt tell them anything...can you get arrested?
	If the police have probable cause to believe that you were involved in the fight (disturbing the pea... more »

	Banking (5 questions)
	How old do you have to be in Arizona to have your own bank account?
	Normally you have to be 18 years old to open bank accounts, enter into contracts o... 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)
	Who can make a contract?
	You can. . . when you're 18 years old. And you'll find plenty of opportunities for such things a... 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 class of crime for a curfew violation?
	Each city in Arizona may inact their own curfew laws. A city's laws are sometimes called the 'Munici... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	What is the law concerning Title 4 Section 244.09
	Here is a link to the website containing the more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	If there is a huge sidewalk and a tiny bike lane is it illegal to ride on the sidewalk?
	No. There is no Arizona law that prohibits people from riding bicycles on the sidewalk. In general, ... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	Can you be emancipated at the age of 15?
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	Family (219 questions)
	if parents leave babys in a car by them selves do they get into trouble?
	Yes. Parents can get in trouble for leaving babies in cars. It is a form of neglect, and can lead ... 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)
	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)
	I got a ticket for a MIP. They let me just pay a ticket when i went to court without pleading guilty or anything. I paid it without even seeing the judge. Will I lose my license? Or did i not even have to see a judge?
	Essentially what you did is plead guilty because you paid the fine. Sometimes you can just pay the f... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	Once I have responded and appeared for jury service... what's next?
	Once you are in the jury assembly room, names are chosen at random from those who have appeared for ... 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)
	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)
	My boyfriend stole $7.00 from a boy's locker in his P.E. class. The boy went to the principal and they searched the whole class, and then found out that it was my boyfriend. He has a record and has been arrested for stealing before. Can they arrest him?If so for how long?
	School administrators, like the principal of a school, have authority to deal with... more »

	School (118 questions)
	If it is not stated in the student handbook, can the administration ban trenchcoats?
	Yes, most student handbooks reserve to the school principal authority to prohibit clothing of any... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	My sister had sex with a 16 year old and she is only 14 i dont think thats right and isnt that illgal because under 15 is like a minor and shes not 15 till October?
	Yes, you are technically correct that it is illegal to have sex with a minor under the age of 15.... 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)
	I have a 15 yr old friend who's father has sexually molested him and a couple of years ago he raped a girl. He feels awful and needs counsoling but is scared of going to prison. What would happen if he told someone? And what might happen to his father?
	Your friend needs to tell an adult what his father is doing to him. That adult can contact child ... more »

	Voting (6 questions)
	Where do I vote?
	You may vote at the polling place in the precinct in which you live. The county elections office es... more »

	When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
	What happens if I go into a store or bar to buy some alcohol?
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	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	1 hr before my scheduled time to work, my boss called to change my day to allow someone else to work so they could have a different day off. Can my boss legally change my schedule like that? Does he have to pay me for a minimum amount of time since I was already on my way to work that day?
	Yes, your boss can probably change your schedule. No, he does not have to pay you for a minimum a... more »