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	Arrested (61 questions)
	If I got busted with weed what the worse that could happen?
	If you are prosecuted in juvenile court, you can be placed on probation or sent to the Departm... 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)
	Is it illegal to bully?
	Lawforkids.org has information regarding the new 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)
	Can a lender have different rules for making loans to women, men, or minorities?
	No. The Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) ensures that everyone has an equal chance to ob... 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)
	Whats the intoxication level for AZ.
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	Driving (187 questions)
	Is it illegal to drive with your dog on your lap?
	Although there is no Arizona state law that says you can't drive with a dog on your lap, if the dog ... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	I will be graduating in May 2007, but I wont be 18 for another year. My parents won't let me leave the house unless I am emancipated and I would like to move out of state and start college in MO in the fall. Would the judge allow me to be emancipated since I will have a high school diploma and am looking for further education? If I were to live with my 19 year old boyfriend, could that get him in trouble, since I'm under 18?
	See answers to questions #... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	My boyfriend and I live together and have a new baby. Things are not working out for us. He is more of my roomate than my boyfriend. It's very emotionally draining. He threatens that if I leave, he will fight me for full custody of our child. What are my legal rights as the mother? Thank you
	I will answer as if you lived in Arizona, and as if you were either an adult or an... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	What happens if an underage student is caught with a gun? Whats happens to his or her parents?
	Under A.R.S. § 13-3102(A)(1... more »

	Housing (17 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 »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	im 15 and got caught with a pack of cigarettes off of school campus. but i was suppose to be on campus. the ticket said nothing about me having cigarettes on school. can the principal do anything about this? and what is the fine for this with a first offense?
	As a general rule, criminal conduct away from school by a  juvenile/student is not subject to discip... 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)
	Is it legal to marry my sister in the state of AZ. We have been talking about it and we plan on getting married.
	It is illegal to marry your sister in Arizona.  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)
	What are the requirements in order for someone to become a Judge at federal level?
	Article III of the United States Constitution does not list any specific requirements to be a fede... more »

	School (118 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 »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	My girlfriend's father beats/rapes her on a regular basis, her mother doesn't seem to care, and her father has taught her brother to disrespect and hurt her as well. She's 17 still, and I'm 16, and I'm wondering if she could move in with me and my mother until she turns 18
	Sexual and physical abuse are serious issues and must be reported.  Arizona law requires cer... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	Can sexual crimes occur within a marriage?
	Yes. The same laws that apply to sex crimes outside the marriage apply to sex crimes within the mar... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)
	If somebody took an egg and smashed it into the vents at the base of the hood of my car, causing my A/C to smell like rotten eggs in the summer heat, and I was almost 100% sure I knew who did it, but couldn't prove it, could I get them in trouble anyway? What could happen to them?
	When a person damages another person's property it is possible to sue that person in civil court ... more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	Can an adult who was on probation for aggravated assault get more than 15 years for violating probation, auto theft, one count of assault, and one count of aggravated assault?
	Whether or not someone can get more than 15 years for violating probation depends on how the aggrava... 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)
	Where do I go to register to vote?
	You register at your county’s elections department (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 »