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	Arrested (61 questions)
	I am being charged with credit card fraud but have no record, is it possible to get probation?
	Yes. Most often, first time criminal offenders are placed on probation for their crime. The exceptio... more »

	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)
	how many people commit suicide fro being hurt and abused by a bully?
	Statistics are uncertain.  However, a number of researchers believe that individuals wh... 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 a credit report?
	A credit report is a summary of what debts you owe and a history of how promptly you have paid of... more »

	Curfew (44 questions)
	does a midnight premiere count as an exception for teens that are 17 years of age?
	This answer is based in Arizona law, so if you live in another state the situation... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	Is it true that they are not allowed to call your parents if you are over 18 and were not caught drunk or in possession, even if you were in a house where they found empty beer containers and no parents?
	1. Can the police notify parents if a person over 18 is cited for alcohol? The police have no... more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	What is a moving violation?
	A moving violation is when you are operating a vehicle and it is actually moving. This is different ... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	My father died when I was 9 my mom remarried and My sisters and I still get social security. If I become emancipated would I still receive social security and could I use it to argue my financial independence?
	The conditions in which a surviving child may receive social security differ from case to case. You ... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	at what age can a child declare which parent they want to live with. My mother wants my niece to say that she doesn't want to live with her mother. She thinks that my niece is allowed by law to make this decision at age 12. Is this true?
	Under Arizona Statutes, courts look at several factors to determine which parent should have cust... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	Hi I wanna know can i get in trouble if a police see me with a blank firing gun. Or some one call and said there was shot fire but it was me what could happen
	If you have a felony conviction, or if you are a juvenile offender, and your right to posse... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	What about privacy? Can my landlord enter my apartment?
	The landlord does have the right to enter your apartment under certain conditions. The landlord ... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	What will happen if I am caught with alcohol (MIP) while I'm not driving and I have a clean record? How long will the MIP say on my permanent record?
	The legal drinking age in Arizona is 21 years. However, a person is an adult at 18 years. A person o... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	What is a jurors duty during a cival suite
	To learn more about jury duty, you may want to watch the video for juror orientation on the 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)
	i live at home with my mother and stepfather. i am 16 and will be 17 in july i want to know what i have to do to get out of my house because im being verbaly abused by my stepfather. my mother doesnt defend me most of the time and i have a hard time not getting into an arguement with my stepfather. my real father, to me doesnt really have the abelitly to take care of me so i ask you for help, what do i have to do to get out of this situation?
	If you cannot solve your family situation through counseling, family talks, or spending time at a... more »

	Other (378 questions)
	I recently created a law website. Can there be a legal penalty, considering I am only 11, and have not began any type of college or law school?
	It depends upon what activity you are conducting on your website. If you are practicing law (whic... more »

	School (118 questions)
	Who is responsible when several students of different ages ditch school?
	Each school or district has their own policies regarding ditching school. It is most likely that eve... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	What are sexual crimes?
	Sexual crimes involve some sexua... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	What would be the punishment be for burglary of a small store?
	There are a lot of possibilities.  Burglary of any business is a class 4 felony.  ... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (8 questions)
	Hey, my neighbors cause trouble and during Christmas, we had an inflatable igloo in our front yard. One night they came by and poked holes in it with their cigarettes. They also carved inappropriate language into the igloo. Now it doesn't blow up anymore. What should happen to them? What should happen (if anything) to us?
	Your question deals with property damage. If your neighbors  damaged your igloo (a form of y... 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)
	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)
	What are some things to consider before opening up a bank account?
	There are several things that you should consider before opening a bank account: I... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	1 hr before my scheduled time to work, my boss called to change my day to allow someone else to work so they could have a different day off. Can my boss legally change my schedule like that? Does he have to pay me for a minimum amount of time since I was already on my way to work that day?
	Yes, your boss can probably change your schedule. No, he does not have to pay you for a minimum a... more »