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	Arrested (61 questions)
	if my boyfriend has a restraining order against him not to see me until he's off probation that is up 8 months after i turn 18, can he still go to jail even though i'm 18?
	If there is an order prohibiting your boyfriend from seeing you, and your boyfriend is on probati... 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)
	can a bully be someone you are friends with?
	Even if someone calls him/herself a friend because they hang out with you, they can NOT bully you... 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 for sahuarita arizona??
	According to the town code for Sahuarita, Arizona, curfew hours for juveniles under 16 are between 1... more »

	Drinking (25 questions)
	I got a dui almost two years ago, the major pain about it is the 2 year suspension on my drivers license. I need a work and school permit so i can be able to get to school and work with out walking in this heat! any idea how i apply for it? oh and i got it in tempe, do i walk in and ask the court for it or is there some were on line i am able to apply for it?
	The wisest (and most reliable) course of action would be to simply call the more »

	Driving (187 questions)
	Is it legal to buy a car, register it and insure it if I'm under 18 years old?
	Purchasing and insuring a car require contracts. There are several ways to go about these transactio... more »

	Emancipation (67 questions)
	In Arizona, when is a child automatically considered emancipated?
	According to Arizona law, an adult is a person 18 years or older.   A child is automati... more »

	Family (219 questions)
	I'm almost 18 I'm american citizen but my mom and dad are not, until when could I start putting documents in imigration to make them american citizen? Could I take the papers now, by the time I'm 18 they could recibe their papers? or until I'm 18
	The Florence Immigration & Refugee Project is an agency who offers free legal assistance to deta... more »

	Guns and Weapons (23 questions)
	Are brass knuckles legal in Arizona?
	Arizona has laws regulating the use and possession of deadly weapons defined as 'anything de... more »

	Housing (17 questions)
	You've got the keys, now what?
	Under the law, a tenant must comply with all health and safety obligations imposed upon a tenant ... more »

	Illegal Substances (91 questions)
	Do juvenile drug offenders get the same sentences/charges as adult drug offenders?
	No. The Juvenile criminal system is very different from the adult criminal system. For one thing, Ju... more »

	Jury Duty (15 questions)
	what are the consequences of not attending jury duty?
	It is unlawful to ignore the summon to appear. If someone believes they can not serve as a juror the... more »

	Marriage (16 questions)
	can i get married to my 16 year old boyfriend without my parent permission if im pregnant?
	See answer to question more »

	New Laws (15 questions)
	What is emancipation?
	Emancipation means that you are legally free from your parents or legal guardian. Once emancipated y... more »

	Other (378 questions)
	Do you have to have a passport to fly to New Mexico?
	This depends on where you are flying from.  If you are traveling from a foreign country... more »

	School (118 questions)
	Is it unconstitutional for teachers to make you turn my shirt inside out?
	No. School's need to maintain a safe environment for students and teachers. The right to free speech... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (31 questions)
	My sister had sex with a 16 year old and she is only 14 i dont think thats right and isnt that illgal because under 15 is like a minor and shes not 15 till October?
	Yes, you are technically correct that it is illegal to have sex with a minor under the age of 15.... more »

	Trouble (34 questions)
	What basic things should I remember if I'm arrested?
	Once you have identified yourself, you may refuse to make any statement or discuss the case with any... 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 long can someone go to jail if they murder someone?
	That depends upon which crime a murder is classified. Reckless manslaughter (ARS §13-11... more »

	Voting (6 questions)
	Where do I go to register to vote?
	You register at your county’s elections department (more »

	When You Turn 18 (107 questions)
	Do all contracts have to be in writing?
	No. However, in certain cases no court action can be brought unless the promise or agreement is i... more »

	Work and Employment (24 questions)
	i want to become a lawyer but what kind of job should i have in high school to help me
	It is helpful, but not necessary to work at jobs that are related to the legal profession su... more »