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	Arrested (61 questions)
	Can still have a warrent put out for my arrest if i went to court for a curfew ticket and didnt go to the classes i was required to take?
	Yes, a warrant could still be in effect. To be sure, call the court to verify if the warrant is i... more »

	Banking (5 questions)
	Someone ripped my cards off... what now?
	Immediately report the loss or theft of a credit card to the bank or company that issued it. If it'... more »

	Bullying (6 questions)
	Is it illegal to bully?
	Lawforkids.org has information regarding the new more »

	Contracts (5 questions)
	I attended NAU for a year and my parents handled my finances. I received a letter in the mail just a few weeks ago stating that an attorney is attempting to collect 800 something dollars in debt. My parents say everything is paid and the person I talked to says they don't know what exactly it is -- but they would find out. I don't remember signing any contract and if I did, would it matter since I was 17 at the time?
	It does matter that you were only 17 at the time.  Under Arizona law, a minor cannot sign 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)
	I would like a current list of all the curfew times of all Phoenix Metro cities...and the basic exceptions
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	Drinking (25 questions)
	Why is the drinking age 21 in the U.S. but 18 in other countries?
	Between 1970 and 1975 many states did lower the minimum drinking age to 18 -20. Then research w... more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	Is it possible for a minor to buy a car?
	In general, no a juvenile cannot enter into a contract. Nor can he or she actually own property. ... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	Can I emancipate one parent and still live with the other?
	A youth can be emancipated - when the youth is emancipated they are independent from both parents... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	I am 16 and I want to know if I can marry a international who is 21 if my parents say it is ok?
	The laws governing if you can get married are dependent on where you get married. For instance, if y... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	I am only working about 4-6 hrs a day and my employer is demanding that I take a 30 min break while on my shift is this legal.
	In Arizona there are no laws or regulations covering breaks and lunch hours either for adults or ... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	Does the landlord have obligations as well?
	Yes, the landlord must also comply with the requirements of applicable building codes affecting h... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	Does a cop have to show you what you blew on a breathalyzer test?
	In Arizona, an officer does not have to show you the results of the breath test at the scene. Howeve... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	Can I be excused?
	The court may excuse people in the following circumstances: • Those people with a mental or p... 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)
	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)
	Can a retail store ask me to empty my pockets to prove I didn't take anything?
	Yes. If a merchant has reasonable cause to believe someone is shoplifting in their store, the law sa... more »

	School (118 questions)
	How long does it take and what do you have to do to become a lawyer?
	After graduating high school, it takes about 7 years of college to become a lawyer. In order to a... 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)
	Are there special laws that apply to people 18 or over who sell drugs to people under 18?
	Yes. The law says a person who sells, gives, or offers any prohibited substance to a minor is guilty... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)
	Do people ever get in trouble for graffiti?
	Yes. Graffiti is a form of Criminal Damage. (more »

	Violence (87 questions)
	How many years can you get for rape?
	The legal term for rape is 'sexual assault'. Arizona Law (ARS § 13-1406) says someone commits Sexual... 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)
	This sounds like it could take forever. How about all the time I'm taking off from my job?
	Your employer may not refuse to permit you to serve as a juror, and may not dismiss you or penalize ... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	i am curently workin a part time job at at the local skating rink and they will schedule me for a time and i go in right on time never late and alot of times they will have me and other employees sit around and wait to get put on for hours without payin us they claim that theres nothin to do ... is it legal to make me stay around without gettin paid when im coming in on time or do they have to pay me and if they need to b payin me is there a way i can do something about this?? thanks for the help
	This is a tricky question, which I can't fully answer without knowing more.  If your employe... more »