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	Arrested (61 questions)
	I have ADHD and have some minor behavior problems, the school I'm in has me in a special education class. The school recently placed me in the mainstream and I had a scuffle with another kid on the playground and during the scuffle I told him if he did that again I would snap his neck. I was suspended from school without a hearing and arrested by the police. Are there any attorneys in Phoenix that provide free or pro-bono services for children?
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	Banking (5 questions)
	How much does it cost to attend college?
	Information about college costs, scholorships and planning for your education is usually availabl... 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)
	Can antibiotics or cough drops cause breathalyzer results to appear higher, and if so, how much higher?
	The short answer is any medication can elevate breathalyzer results if it contains alcohol. Whether ... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	Can emancipated minors buy products you'd normally have to be 18 for?(spray paint, cigerettes, etc.)
	Emancipation does not change the legal age required to purchase things. For example, the legal drink... 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)
	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)
	Should you have renter's insurance?
	Yes. The landlord’s insurance will cover only the buildings and property, not your possessions. Rent... 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)
	When I trun 17 and if I am either out of the house or emancipated and my boiyfriend just turned 19 a month before me am I legal without my mothers consent but I have his mothers consent to get married could that be possible?
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	New Laws (15 questions)
	What are my rights and obligations if I am emancipated?
	If the judge grants your petition for emancipation you will be treated as an adult for the following... 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)
	Could my father or mother stop me from dating my 19 year old boyfriend? Since we aren't having sex could they press any charges against him?
	If you are a minor (under 18 years old in Arizona) your parents have the right and duty to control y... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	What is bail? When is it offered?
	The purposes of bail and any conditions of release that are set by judicial officer include: ... 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 abused person bring an action for personal injuries against the offending partner?
	Yes, but to do so, a civil action must be started. You should see an attorney to discuss the facts,... 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)
	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 »

	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 »