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	Arrested (61 questions)
	What happens if someone can't afford an attorney, but their parents make too much money to qualify for a public defender? This could happen if the parents make good money, BUT have huge bills and can't afford to hire an attorney. What can this person do???
	A person charged with a crime has a right to counsel. Where that person is a juven... 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)
	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)
	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)
	What is the curfew in fort mohave arizona?
	The curfew in Ft. Mohave, Arizona is 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. to 5 a... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	Can you get a DUI while riding a bicycle?
	Arizona Law (more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	I have searched the Arizona DMV site and haven't found if it is required to give fingerprints to the DMV to obtain a drivers license. So is it mandatory that you give your fingerprints to recieve a drivers license?
	The Arizona DMV does not list fingerprinting as a requirement nor as an acceptable form of identi... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	If an emancipated minor is arrested and incarcerated would it be in juvenile detention or the adult jail.
	Where the emancipated minor would be incarcerated depends on the crime committed.  The law does... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	At what age can kids be left at home alone?
	Until a child becomes emancipated, his or her parents have a legal obligation to provide for the chi... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	My mom says that If I am outside and I am seen by a cop holding a pellet gun that he has the right to shoot me. I argue that he cannot shoot me unless I shoot him. Who is right? I mean im not gonna go carrying in plain sight down the street.
	According to ARS 13-410(c), an officer has the right to use deadly force if he/she  believes a ... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	In a monthly lease, can I end the lease by just leaving at the end of a month?
	You must give reasonable notice before the end of a rental period. If you have a month-to-month lea... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	Somebody told me that they get disability for being a drug addict. Is there such a disabilty act for addicts, and if so how do I attain that?
	No, you are not permitted to receive Social Security Disability Benefits from being a drug addict or... 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)
	Once I have the license, what else do I need?
	• A marriage ceremony (generally by a clergyman, judge or other person authorized by law to con... more »

	New Laws (15 questions)
	Who can apply to be emancipated in Arizona?
	You must be sixteen or seventeen-years-old to apply for emancipation. You have to be a resident of A... more »

	Other (378 questions)
	I HAVE AN ATTORNEY FOR A CAR ACCIDENT THAT HAPPENED IN 1997, I WAS INJURED, NOW HE IS DOUBLE CHARGING ME PLUS COSTS, HE S MAKING MORE MONEY THAN I AM. HE TOOK ONE CASE AND SPLIT IT INTO TWO AND THEN EXPECTED ME TO BE HAPPY WHEN HE TOLD ME THE NEWS. WE HAVE REQUESTED AN ITEMIZED BILLING STATEMNT AND THEY HAVE REFUSED. WHAT DO I DO NOW?
	The State Bar of Arizona regulated attorneys in the state. If you feel that an attorney is not repre... more »

	School (118 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?
	If you were charged with a crime in more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	I was raped by my principal at my school. What should I do to make him stop.
	This is a serious matter, and a criminal act. The police should be notified so they can investig... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	If my boyfriend is over 18 can my Mom put a restraining order on him? Would that be in the Supreme court files, or public information? Does he have to be served personally or can it just be sent in the mail?
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	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)
	Does Domestic Violence fall in the same category as assault?
	To some extent, domestic violence is the same as assault. However, the crime of domestic violence is... more »

	Voting (6 questions)
	I forgot to register. Can I just show up to vote anyway?
	No, you cannot vote unless you have properly registered and your name appears in both the general c... more »

	When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
	What does consent mean?
	Consent can be withdrawn at any time. The law actually talks about sex acts “without consent”. Wit... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	Can I receive unemployment benefits or any other type of public assistance if I was fired from my previous job for shoplifting? It's really hard for me to find a job now because of my criminal record, but I need some kind of income to support my family. Any suggestions?
	A determination of your eligibility for unemployment would be made by the unemployment office more »