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  • Is it illegal to download foreign items that is not licensed in United States?

  • I have a questions for you. Since i'm emancipated do I still have to have my parent sign for me to get a tatoo in arizona. And if not would i have to bring the emancipation papers with me to get a tatoo.thanx for answering all my questions.

  • how many people can i have in my car,and what is the curfew in goodyear,az

  • what is the cerfew for pinetop-lakeside, az?

  • Can I get emancipated if I'm only 15, if I'm pregnant, and still going to school? And can I live with my boyfriend which he has a job and will prvied everything needed for me and my baby.

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    Arrested (61 questions)
    What if I'm arrested and can't afford to hire a lawyer?
    If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, the first thing to tell the court at your initial appearance i... 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)
    as a younger child i was kinda popilar with a few kids in scghool but then again i was bullied. even though nobody ever handled my problems i learned 2 get over it until recently... lately ive become REALLY mean. would i be considered a bully and if i am could people press charges against me?
    Arizona has a new law that requires schools to have policies on bullying, harassment and intimidatio... 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 curfew in Gilbert, AZ for teens 16 and older?

    Each city and town in Arizona has specific ordinances (or laws) about the curfew in their city.&n... more »

      

    Drinking (25 questions)
    I just watched this report on 60 Minutes with these parents that let their kids have a party and someone drove home drunk and killed themselves. I believe in Kansas they did not have a law against parents that allow parties, but have alcohol, as long as the parents did not supply it. Does anyone know in Arizona if there is a law against parents having parties with underage drinking, but if they did not supply it?

    It is against Arizona law for parents to allow a party with underage drinking even if the parents... more »

      

    Driving (187 questions)
    Did Arizona pass a law where you can't drive until you are 18?
    No, Arizona passed a graduated licensing law. All 15, 16 and 17-year olds applying for a graduated d... more »

      

    Emancipation (67 questions)

    Can you be emancipated at the age of 15?

    See answers to more »

      

    Family (219 questions)
    I'm 18 and have decided that I want to live with my mother, but my dad has told me that as long as I live with my parents I have no say where I can stay - no matter how old I am. Is this true and are there any ways to override it?
     
    At 18 years old, a young adult certainly has a voice an... more »

      

    Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
    What due process rights need to be followed if someone brought a knife to school for a juvenile?
    There are two ways a student can be disciplined for bringing a knife to school. Both must give the s... more »

      

    Housing (17 questions)
    You've got the keys, now what?

    Under the law, a tenant must comply with all health and safety obligations imposed upon a tenant ... more »

      

    Illegal Substances (91 questions)
    How many years could you get if have a meth. Lab in your house?
    Arizona law (ARS §13-3401) defines methamphetamine as a 'dangerous drug'. Also, if you knowingly pos... more »

      

    Jury Duty (15 questions)
    what are the consequences of not attending jury duty?
    It is unlawful to ignore the summon to appear. If someone believes they can not serve as a juror the... more »

      

    Marriage (16 questions)
    can i get married to my 16 year old boyfriend without my parent permission if im pregnant?

    See answer to question more »

      

    New Laws (15 questions)
    Even though I am only 17 I am graduating high school. Can I get emancipated when I graduate or do I have to wait til I'm 18?
    The Arizona Legislature passed a new law that goes into effect on August 12, 2005 that allows minors... more »

      

    Other (378 questions)
    How many members are in the House sentatives of Representatives?
    The House of Representatives has 435 members comprised of representatives from state districts that ... more »

      

    School (118 questions)

    Could you get busted by the police if you have a pill in your backpack at school?

    It is illegal to possess prescription medication that is not prescribed to you (as in, pills you'... more »

      

    Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
    If I am 18, and my girlfriend/boyriend is only 16 is it a crime for us to have sex?

    Yes, in Arizona. With rare exceptions it is illegal to have any sexual contact with anyone under ... more »

      

    Trouble (34 questions)
    Is there a difference between state and federal crimes? Are federal ones more serious?

    Not necessarily more serious - but most federal crimes are felonies and are punishable by over on... more »

      

    Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)

    Is it illegal to melt/deface pennies?

    The code governing this issue is as follows:

    Title 18 United... more »

      

    Violence (87 questions)
    What is a threat? What is a false accusation and what are the consequences of doing it?
    A threat can be made by word or by conduct. If a threat is made to cause physical injury to another ... 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 security deposit and why do you have to pay it?
    A security deposit is an amount of money that the landlord holds as security against property damage... more »

      

    Work and Employment (24 questions)
    What if your employer sexually harassed you in the work place or outside of work? Also askes you to try and get him illegal drugs?

    Employees are protected under both state and federal law against workplace sexual harassment. Fed... more »

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