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Speak Up - Questions and Answers are grouped into key areas of the law. Follow the links below to see Q & As  in these topics:

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	Arrested (61 questions)
	My boyfriend was out with friends last night and they decided to set off homemade chlorine bombs. They are all over 18 and were arrested and charged with a class 4 felony. They spent the night in jail. It is the first offense for all of them and they don't drink or do drugs and are relatively good students. What could happen to them?
	This response assumes that your boyfriend does not have any prior felony convictions. If he is convi... 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)
	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)
	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 Globe, AZ?
	he curfew in Globe, AZ is 10 p.m. for juveniles under the age of 18. Read more about cu... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	if you try to buy beer, but don't use a fake id and never say you're 21 can you still get in trouble? if you just walked into a store, get carded, and left, can you still get charged?
	It may be helpful to look at ... more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	If you don’t get your license until you turn 18, do you still have to have your permit for 5 months?
	See also LawForKids.org Speak Up! Qu... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	What does it mean the minor is not ward of the court or states custody?
	Examples of when a minor is a ward of the court or in state custody include being in foster care,... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	What are the grounds for a divorce?
	The ground for dissolution of marriage in Arizona is that the marriage is irretrievably broken and t... 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)
	What are the advantages of having a written lease?
	You will have a better idea of all of your rights and obligations. You will have protection against... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	What will I get if I steal cigarettes?
	In Arizona, Possession of tobacco by a person under the age of 18 is an incorrigible act and you cou... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	Why would a judge excuse some people - and not others?
	Judges have the right to excuse prospective jurors from serving on a particular jury for a variet... more »

	Marriage (16 questions)
	I just got married with my mothers approval,Because I am only 16. Since I am a minor is my husband my guardian now or is it still my mother?
	First, as you mentioned, since you are under 18, you must have had the consent of your parent or ... more »

	New Laws (15 questions)
	Do I have to go to court for a hearing if I want to be emancipated?
	When you file your petition for emancipation the court will set a hearing within ninety days. You mu... more »

	Other (378 questions)
	What are the powers of the United States executive branch?
	Article II of the United States Constitution explains the specific powers of the Executive Branch of... more »

	School (118 questions)
	Can a 16 year old dropout?
	No. Arizona law (... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	who can press charges for stachetory rape
	Generally, anybody with knowledge of a sexual relationship between a person who is under the... 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)
	Is it legal for someone over the age of 18 to carry a bb gun (pistol) without any sort of permit as long as it is visible?
	In general, a person may carry in public a weapon that is not concealed. There are exceptions, ho... 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)
	Can I be excused?
	The court may excuse people in the following circumstances: • Those people with a mental or p... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	Why aren't people under the age of 18 or 16 unable to work?
	I don't understand your question.  People under the age of 18 and 16 may work. &nb... more »