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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)
	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 consequences for getting a second cerfew violation
	Curfew violations and results are decided by each city (municipality). To find out more abou... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	I was at a grauation party the other day where there was undeage drinking going on and people were smoking weed out front. The neighbor called in a noise complaint and the cops showed up. There was mostly adults at the party but they didn't know underage drinking as going on. The cops walked in the front door without permission or a search warrant. walked into the back yard and gave me a minor consumption, minor possesion and alcohol in body tickets. What fines am i facing? Can the homeowner fight her contributing to minor tickets? Can we fight the tickets since the cops were not allowed in?
	You ask several questions here, but I think the answers can be found in separate questions alread... more »

	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)
	Can an abused person press criminal charges against the offending partner?
	Yes. Domestic violence is a crime. If you are abused, immediately call the police or prosecuting a... 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)
	How old do you have to be to by tabacoo in arizona.
	In Arizona, it is illegal for a minor (a person under 18 years of age) to purchase, possess, or u... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	Do I get anything for this?
	Probably not as much as you make at work, but for each day’s attendance you will be paid $12, and a ... 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 penalties for theft?
	Arizona law (Chapter 18 of Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes 13-1801 through 13-1818) provide... more »

	School (118 questions)
	Do parents ultimately decide whether their child is retained? Can the parent override the school district's decision concerning grade retention?
	The law is very clear on this. No. The teacher has authority to promote or retain an eleme... 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)
	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)
	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)
	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)
	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 »